Mike Wallace: A Public Face and Voice for Depression
Television journalist Mike Wallace passed away this year at the age of 93. The man whose voice was practically synonymous with Sunday evenings enjoyed a long and successful career and the respect of many friends in his profession. He is probably best remembered for sitting across from the likes of the Reagans, Malcolm X, Yasser [...]
Magnetic Therapy Draws Good Reviews for Treating Depression
A new type of therapy called Transcranial Magnetic Therapy was approved in 2008 by the FDA and has been beneficial for scores of patients battling depression. Many patients had previously tried different treatments from antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications to electroconvulsive therapies. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via [...]
Caution Necessary When Prescribing Anti-Psychotics
Treating a mental illness usually involves some type of therapy, often centered on the use of cognitive therapies. A commonly used form of therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy, in which patients are given tools for dealing with certain behavior patterns. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit [...]
Shock Treatments Cure Depression By Changing Connections In Brain Regions
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may break up the connections between certain brain regions, which could explain why it helps patients suffering from depression, according to a new study from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati [...]
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