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  • Stress and cortisol levels in the body  By : Valerie Balandra NP
    Stress and cortisol levels in the body
    This article reviews the effects of stress on the adrenal glands and how this leads to high cortisol levels.

    Cortisol is a chemical substance produced by the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are two tiny kidney shaped tissues situated right above the kidneys, one above each of the kidneys. The interior portion of the adrenal glands is called the adrenal medulla. It produces the adrenaline hormone. From the exterior portion of the adrenal glands, called the adrenal cortex, are produced the cortisol. It is also called hydrocortisone.
  • Types of Depression and Anxiety Disorders  By : pattrick jhonson
    An estimated 6 percent of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression, and an additional 14 percent experience a milder form of the disorder known as the winter blues.
  • Physical or Mental Disorders - Depression  By : pattrick jhonson
    Studies have shown that depression due to gender bias, often gets in the way of correct diagnosis of psychosocial disorders. In one study, for instance, 175 mental health professionals those are suffering from depression or physical or mental disorder, of both genders, were asked to diagnose a patient based upon a summarized case history. Some of the professionals were told that the patient was male, others that the patient was female.
  • Herbal Remedy for depression  By : pattrick jhonson
    You may believe that your health is fairly well developed by the time you reach college. However, you can always take steps to change your behavior and to improve your health. Your well-being is largely determined by your ability to respond to life's challenges and can be defined by your level of self-fulfillment or self-actualization.
  • Facts and Fallacies About Depression  By : pattrick jhonson
    Depression among young Americans has come to be known as the common cold of mental illnesses. It is one of the fastest growing problems in U.S. culture, yet it is among the most misunderstood of the mental disorders. Myths and misperceptions about the disease abound. Consider these:
  • Depression Help  By : pattrick jhonson
    Depression: It's a shell of a word, drained of its meaning through overuse. Missing your morning bus is depressing. The evening news is depressing. The word doesn't even begin to communicate the reality of the clinical disorder that affects millions of Americans each day
  • Depression and Gender  By : pattrick jhonson
    For reasons that are not well understood, two-thirds of all people suffering from depression are women. Researchers have proposed biological, psychological, and social explanations for this fact
  • Defeat Depression And Get Rid Of It !  By : John-David
    There are four most important things you need to know to defeat depression.

    Look For Proper Medical Attention: Depression is a really serious matter and is not something that you should ever take it casually. There are many sophisticated and modernized techniques to cure depression from the grass root level. Surely, there is are options if you do not want to get stuck up with heavy dosage of medications, than you just have to prepare your self physically as well as mentally and do as your doctor prescribes.
  • Can you receive online counseling for depression?  By : Dr. Jennifer B. Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC
    The availability of online therapy or counseling has been successful in tearing down the barriers that have kept many people from getting the help that they need. The barrier was the discomfort, mixed emotions and inability to physically go down to the therapist’s office and speak with them in person
  • Facts You Need to Know About Depression Medication  By : John-David
    Most important in depression treatment anti depressant medication is always included. However, people are unaware that it does not cure depression. The depression is treated by simply working on depression symptoms and by curing it. As the depression symptoms are under control, the person under depression should concentrate on the cause of depression and what was the reason behind it. Better way is to take support of a therapy.
  • 6 Signs of Depression or Other Psychological Issues in Dogs  By : Val Heart
    Is your dog behaving badly? Bad behavior by your favorite pet(s) may be a sign of psychological issues such as depression or grieving. Knowing whether an issue with your pet(s) is psychological or physical can save unwanted and unneeded medical treatments. Learn the six signs of depression and/or psychological issues.
  • Signs Symptoms of Depression  By : David Lee Buster
    Experiencing signs symptoms of depression can derail careers and relationships, cause school work to go downhill and lower quality of life for both the person and those around them. Here are common symptoms of depression to recognize.
  • Boredom and Depression: Top 6 Interventions  By : Patti Desert
    Depression and boredom are often experienced together. There are six steps you can take to protect yourself from getting stuck in either distressful state.
  • What are the symptoms of depression?  By : stevenwhite
    What are the symptoms of depression?
  • So you can not sleep?  By : John Scott
    The article considers evidence from both the UK and the USA showing that insomnia is increasingly prevalent and that the costs associated with it are reasonably significant. In the face of this evidence, it argues that society should be prepared to pick up the cost of research into the cause and better treatment methods.
  • Postpartum Depression – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment  By : User name - Peter Hutch
    Postpartum Depression that occurs during pregnancy or within a year after delivery is called perinatal depression. The exact number of women with depression during this time is unknown
  • Information on Postpartum Depression –  By : User name - Peter Hutch
    Postpartum depression can make you feel restless, anxious, fatigued and worthless. Some new moms worry they will hurt themselves or their babies. Unlike the "baby blues," postpartum depression does not go away quickly
  • Is It Possible To Treat Teeth Grinding Through Hypnosis?  By : Jay Sander
    Right now, hypnosis is used to treat a lot of behavioral problems. And during the recent years, experts are taking advantage of its use for bruxism.
  • Educating Society about depression and Mental illness - Must know facts  By : Sander
    Depression can be a fatal illness in the elderly.
    Depression is a chronic disease with a very high likelihood of recurrence. Long term treatment may be necessary for your older parent. Efficacious treatments are available.
  • Effects of Mental illness on family members  By : Sander
    Although there are different types of mental illness and symptoms, family members and friends of those affected share many similar experiences.
  • Where to see help for depressed family member?  By : Sander
    The most important thing anyone can do for the depressed person is to help him or her get an appropriate diagnosis and treatment for depression.
  • DSM4 and Depression  By : Sander
    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) is currently in its fourth edition. This manual is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is revised from time-to-time.
  • Bipolar depression signs and symptoms  By : Sander
    These are many emotions we experience in our everyday life. We all have our ups and downs, our “off” days and our “on” days.
  • First experience with depressive mood  By : Sander
    Feelings of sadness are normal, appropriate and even necessary during life's setbacks or losses. Or you may feel blue or unhappy for short periods of time without reason or warning, which also is normal and ordinary.
  • Healing depression and Natural vs conventional treatment  By : Sander
    According to recent research by researchers, most treatments for depression, including cognitive behavioral therapy, diet and antidepressants aren't enough.
  • Clinical depression and its symptoms  By : Sander
    According to the definitions of most medical, psychological and psychiatric bodies, there is a commonality in the diagnosis of depression.
  • Major Depression - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Sander
    Major depression is characterized by a persistent sad mood and/or an inability to experience pleasure. These symptoms are constant, interfering with the ability to lead a productive and enjoyable life.
  • Adult Depression - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Sander
    Depression is worryingly common in adults. It can occur in three different levels: mild depression; moderate depression; and severe depression.
  • Teen Depression - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Sander
    Teen depression is a common and growing problem. Teen depression can be found in more than 8% of the teenage population.
  • Child Depression - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment  By : Sander
    Depression is a serious mental health problem that affects people of all ages, including children. Childhood depression is different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that occur as a child develops.

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