Makers of Electric Cars Respond to Range Anxiety

by Kay Marcotte July 22, 2012

Electric Cars and Range Anxiety

People with Emetophobia may fear riding in or driving a car because they don’t want to become ill. A new type of vehicle-related anxiety is now appearing in the general population. ‘Range Anxiety’ refers to the fear owners of an electric car have that their vehicle will run out of energy, leaving them stranded. Electric car makers are aware of this concern and are now working to address it. Here’s what they plan to do to relieve Range Anxiety.

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Does Spirituality Promote Good Mental Health?

by Kay Marcotte July 22, 2012

Spirituality and Treating Depression

You may have heard of treating mental health disorders like Emetophobia with spirituality-based counseling. There are some religious organizations which offer this specific, faith-based therapy to those seeking treatment. The option may be looking more appealing after a British study showed a lack of long-term improvement in patients with depression who tried exercising to improve their mood. Read more about spirituality and depression here.

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New Findings May Aid in Treating Depression

by Kay Marcotte July 22, 2012

New Findings for Treating Depression

What is Anhedonia? If you suffer from depression, you may know that the term is used to describe the absence of pleasure. People with depression and other serious medical issues like emetophobia can experience this inability to derive enjoyment from anything. A new study reveals a possible cause for anhedonia which may help in treating the persistent symptom in future.

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Are Most People Afraid of Becoming Depressed?

by Kay Marcotte July 22, 2012

Afraid of Getting Depressed?

Many people experience depression at some point in life, especially those who have a preexisting condition like Emetophobia. However, it may surprise you to know how many people actually expect to become depressed at some point. A survey by the World Psychiatry Association reveals some interesting information about the way people think of depression and how they think they should deal with it. Read more about the results of the poll here.

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Dr. Oz Gives Advice on Treating Panic Attacks

by Kay Marcotte July 22, 2012

Advice for Treating Panic Attacks

Living with Emetophobia or any deep-seated fear can make you more likely to experience a panic attack. Anyone who has had a panic attack knows how disturbing it is. A panic attack can make you feel like you may be close to death. In reality, panic attacks only seem to be dangerous and are quite harmless. Two well-known doctors respond to a person who asks how best to deal with panic attacks.

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Using Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Depression

by Kay Marcotte July 22, 2012

Treating Severe Depression without ECT

Because emetophobia has such negative effects on quality of life, it can lead to depression. When considering treatment for depression, the idea of shock therapy can be scary. Medications may also seem like a risky option to some people, especially to emetophobics. But severe depression can resist various kinds of treatment, so overcoming it is made even more difficult. An interesting new treatment for depression, called rTMS, is gaining popularity. To learn information about rTMS, read more here.

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Expert Discusses the Effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

by Kay Marcotte July 22, 2012

Expert Discusses PTSD

For someone who hasn’t experienced it, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can be somewhat difficult to understand. PTSD basically forces you to re-live your worst memories over and over again. Things you used to enjoy may become unpleasant because they remind you of something related to a traumatic experience. Sometimes you aren’t even sure what’s bringing the memories back. For more information on what it’s like to have PTSD and what causes it, come watch a video originally aired on PBS.

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Marijuana: Not the Cure-All It’s Claimed to Be

by Kay Marcotte July 22, 2012

Marijuana Not a Cure-All After All

Advocates of making marijuana legal argue that the drug has a number of health benefits. You may have heard that it can be used to relieve anxiety, depression, and migraines. New research from the University of Arizona responds to these rumors. Find out what the results from the university are showing.

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