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MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS How can I see a psychiatrist? How can I see a psychiatrist privately? How do I get hold of a psychiatrist who will act as an ‘expert witness’? How do I make a complaint about the conduct of … Continue reading →

To treat ADHD or not? To use prescription medications or not? Behavioral therapy or not? Diet or other natural or alternative approaches or not? Partly because the illness primarily affects children, partly because the prescription medications currently available are burdened … Continue reading →

In 1990, Congress designated the first full week of every October to be National Mental HealthAwareness Week. This year that week is October 7-13, 2007 and October 11th is both National Depression Screening Day, sponsored by Screening for Mental Health, … Continue reading →

When combined with traditional psychotherapy, activities involving horses can help people suffering from a range of mental conditions, including depression and ADHD. FAST FACTS Horses have long been employed to help with physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Equine-assisted therapy has … Continue reading →

Smartphone apps for depression can help track your moods, activity level, and medication goals. Consider these aids for managing depression. Chances are, you use your smartphone for far more than just making calls. On any given day you might use … Continue reading →