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Antidepressants for Dogs: Canines Inadvertently Subjected to Myth

by Beth McHugh

22 Oct 2009 04:16 PM

Regular readers of my articles will know that I have strong views on the use of antidepressants. These drugs are marvelous lifesavers for extremely depressed people but were never intended to be used long-term.

Hormonal Swings and Depression

by Beth McHugh

19 Oct 2009 03:49 PM

While the symptoms of PMS are very familiar to many women, those who have a history of anxiety and depression or who currently suffer from anxiety and depression may notice that the changing hormonal levels during the month bring about increased emotional problems.

Depression in the Elderly (2)

by Beth McHugh

09 Jul 2009 11:37 PM

As we discussed in the previous article dealing with depression in the elderly, depression can hit at any age.

Depression in the Elderly (1)

by Beth McHugh

09 Jul 2009 10:39 PM

Depression is not an uncommon illness across the most of the lifespan and the elderly are no exception. Sometimes elderly people visit their doctor with a series of ailments only to be told they are not physically ill, but are suffering from depression.

The Importance of Exercise during Depression

by Beth McHugh

10 May 2009 08:14 PM

Depression affects such a large proportion of the population that any helpful adjunct to traditional Western medicine is a useful tool for the sufferer. Exercise is one such method to help alleviate the effects of depression on both the body and the mind.

Depression Is Still a Stigma

by Beth McHugh

21 Sep 2008 09:32 PM

Despite government educational campaigns costing millions and many famous faces coming out of the closet to reveal that the "black dog" has figured prominently on their lives, the stigma surrounding depression and mental illness in general lives on.

Depression and Sex

by Beth McHugh

20 Mar 2008 08:24 PM

In a surprising report, an Australian study has shown that women who are depressed have more sex than women who describe themselves as "happy." This phenomenon occurs in both single-status women and those who are in committed long-term relationships.

Contraception and Mental Illness

by Beth McHugh

10 Aug 2007 05:37 PM

Contraception has given women choices about the timing and number of children they may have. But, like any drug, contraceptives have side-effects and we as consumers should be made aware of all of them. Including those that involve our mental health. Today's blog tells the story of Emily.

Hormonal Swings and Depression

by Beth McHugh

15 May 2007 03:45 PM

While the symptoms of PMS are very familiar to many women, those who have a history of anxiety and depression or who currently suffer from anxiety and depression may notice that the changing hormonal levels during the month bring about increased emotional problems.

What would make a child depressed?

by Beth McHugh

09 Dec 2006 07:42 PM

Children can suffer from depression just as adults can. But while mental health groups around the country struggle to increase awareness of the widespread nature of depression in adults, the equivalent illness in children is often very much swept under the carpet.



Recent Blog Comments
 
Beth McHugh says...

"Hi inpain for them, as the children are quite old and able to understand adult concepts, you may wish to consider having family therapy."

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