Anxiety and Depression
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Is it common to experience mood swings and depression during the years leading into menopause and immediately after?
Natural Approaches for Easing Anxiety
by Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH
If you suspect you have an anxiety disorder, I urge you to get the appropriate diagnosis and treatment from a mental health professional. But in addition to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication, there are some things you can do on your own to enhance your treatment.
Anxiety May Be More Common Than Depression After Pregnancy
Study found nearly 1 in 5 women has postpartum anxiety, but it fades fairly quickly
By Maureen Salamon
HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- Anxiety is far more common in the days after childbirth than depression, with nearly one in five new mothers reporting acute mental stress surrounding delivery and the transition to a larger family, a new study suggests.
Tuesday, Feb 26th 2013
Get Some R&R: 5 Free Ideas
This weekend I plan to treat myself to a little R&R after a long and busy few months. How often do you reward yourself for working hard? Are you worried about leaving your responsibilities and deserting those who rely on you? Well, I’ve got news for you—when you nourish your own body and soul, you’re much more capable of being a source of strength and happiness for others.
On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds
But it could lead to behaviors that increase the chances of disease, one expert says
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- The hassles and deadlines at work may leave you frazzled, but they won't raise your risk for cancer, new research suggests.
People May Eat More When Headlines Bear Bad News
Study suggests stressing about tough times unleashes craving for calories
FRIDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Tough economic times can lead people to eat much more than they normally would, a recent study finds.
So, to cut down on calories, tune out bad news, the study author suggests.
Winter Depression May Require Treatment Plan
Seasonal affective disorder affects up to 1 in 5 Americans, experts say
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Feeling sluggish or moody when it's darker and cold outside is not uncommon, but it could be a sign of seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression that develops during the winter.
Right Amount of Exercise Can Boost Mental Health: Study
But too much time spent working out can have psychological downside, experts warn
FRIDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- People who exercise 2.5 to 7.5 hours a week have better mental health, but more than that is associated with poorer mental health, a new study suggests.
Researchers compared mental health to exercise by analyzing self-reported data from more than 7,600 adults who took part in a U.S. national survey.
Exercise May Prevent Stress and Anxiety, Study Suggests
Moderate physical activity can help people manage daily stressors, researchers say
TUESDAY, Sept. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Feeling anxious? Hit the gym, experts say.
A new study from researchers at the University of Maryland School of Public Health found that moderate exercise can help people manage future stress and anxiety, and the emotional and mental health benefits of exercise may last long after a workout ends.
Monday, Aug 20th 2012
When Antidepressants Failed, TMS—Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation—Saved Me From Depression
by Martha Rhodes
No one could have been more surprised than I when I landed in an emergency room being saved from a self-inflicted Xanax overdose. It was utterly inconceivable that someone with as much going for her as I would ever choose to die. But severe depression eclipsed my rational thoughts.
