Alternative Treatments for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

by Dr. Podell's Perspective on Brain, Mind, and Mood

Adding natural alternative treatments for depression, natural anxiety treatments and stress management techniques can make a big difference in your life. Dr. Podell can help you understand your options for alternative treatments for depression, natural anxiety treatments and stress management techniques...> read full article

What Thyroid Patients Need to Know About Depression

In any given 1-year period, 9.5 percent of the population, or about 18.8 million American adults, suffer from a depressive illness, and thyroid patients have a higher incidence of depression and anxiety disorders than the average public. Here are some key points to understand..> read full article

What is Bipolar Depression?

ScienceDaily (2008-08-31) -- Bipolar disorder is one of the most important psychiatric diseases, often associated with considerable treatment needs and tremendous social and occupational burden for both the individual and family (Pini et al., 2005). Previously also labeled manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is typically referred to as an episodic, yet lifelong and clinically severe mood (or affective) disorder. ... > read full article

Laughter Is The Best Medicine

ScienceDaily (2008-01-26) -- Laughter is the best medicine. We've heard the expression time and again. For decades, researchers have explored how humor helps patients relieve stress and heal. Now, researchers have taken it one step further, with new research on how humor helps medical professionals cope with their difficult jobs. She also looked at how humor affects the elderly and how it can increase communication in the workplace and in the classroom. ... > read full article