Depression Treatment
Information and news on treatment of depression.
For Depressed Teens, Should Therapy Be the First Treatment Choice?
A recent study concluded that the first treatment option for teens and young adults should be solely psychotherapy. We discuss whether we agree with this conclusion (take a guess). Transcript Hi I’m Deborah and today we’re going to talk about a study that came out about a week ago…
DIY Origins Peace of Mind Stress Relief Balm (video)
We love Origins Peace of Mind Stress Relief, but there are two problems; it’s too expensive, and it doesn’t smell exactly how we want it to smell. So we decided to make our own, and in this video will show you how to make your own. Transcript My favorite…
3 Reasons to Find a New Therapist (video)
The therapeutic process can be enormously helpful to someone with depression, but its success is largely dependent on a positive relationship with the therapist. If you are not happy with the progress you’re making, or uncomfortable with your therapist in general, it might be time to find someone else.…
5 Reasons to Fire Your Psychiatrist (video)
A good psychiatrist is an essential part of your recovery from depression. A not-so-good psychiatrist, however, can be an obstacle to your recovery. You may be suspecting that your psychiatrist falls into the second category. In this video, we’ll go over five reasons why you might be right and…
Don’t try to cure/heal/treat depression with a trip to your local bookstore
I’m perusing the shelves of the bookstore, in the Psychology section, looking for new books about depression and depression treatment. I know that I really shouldn’t be doing this because it inevitably raises my blood pressure and puts me in danger of choking on my decaf mocha. The problem…
Depression Treatment Overview
Less than two-thirds of people with depression ever seek treatment. One reason is that many people still don’t consider depression an illness that can or should be treated by a medical professional. However, more than 80% of people with depression can be successfully treated, and there also are several…
4 Common Misconceptions about Antidepressants Debunked
Another great video from SciShow Psych.
5 Reasons to Fire Your Psychiatrist
Psychiatrists are essential partners in our quest for recovery from depression. I consider a good psychiatrist the most important component in recovery. Fortunately, there are many good, committed psychiatrists out there. Is yours one of them? Or do any of the problems below apply to your doctor? Your doctor:…
Serotonin Syndrome
Have you ever heard of Serotonin Syndrome? Probably not. Neither had I, until recently. But if you, or someone you know, take certain types of antidepressants, you need to know more about it. Serotonin Syndrome is a toxic and potentially fatal toxic drug reaction that can occur when two…
3 Reasons to Find a New Therapist
The therapeutic process can be enormously helpful to someone with depression, but its success is largely dependent on a positive relationship with the therapist. If you are not happy with the progress you’re making, or uncomfortable with your therapist in general, it might be time to find someone else.…