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30am By Dr. Cheryl Lane, Wed, December 02, 2015 benzodiazepines By Dr. Cheryl Lane, PhD Benzodiazepines are a type of fast-acting medication primarily used to treat anxiety symptoms and insomnia. They are also used in the treatment of muscle spasms, … Continue reading →

Sensationalist coverage and our brains contribute to misunderstandings about mental health Several common errors of reasoning make all of us susceptible to certain misconceptions about psychological health. For instance, the availability heuristic is a mental shortcut by which we gauge … Continue reading →

What someone’s eyes can tell you about what they’re thinking. They’ve existed for 540 million years and most of us have a pair, but aside from giving us sight, what can we tell from looking at someone’s eyes? People say … Continue reading →

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False beliefs about mental illness can cause significant problems. Learn what you can do about stigma.By Mayo Clinic Staff : Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that’s … Continue reading →

Part 1 of 4Testing for bipolar disorderPeople with bipolar disorder go through intense emotional changes that are very different from their usual mood and behavior. These changes affect their lives on a day-to-day basis. Testing for bipolar disorder isn’t as … Continue reading →

Start a conversation about mental health when there is an open window of time to have an in-depth discussion, and neither you or the person you’re talking to will have to cut the conversation short to take care of other … Continue reading →

Yet many on antidepressants may not need them More than two-thirds of adults with depression don’t receive any treatment for their condition, researchers reported.In an analysis of data from the Medicare Expenditure Panel Surveys (MEPS), only about 29% of adults … Continue reading →

There’s an absolute link between your emotional health and your physical well-being, so take time to nurture both. To be completely healthy, you must take care of not only your physical health, but your emotional health, too. If one is … Continue reading →

Finding the best treatment plan for depression can take some trial and error. Here’s how to tell if your current treatment isn’t working and what to do about it. When it comes to major depression, there’s no one treatment that … Continue reading →