Using Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Depression
Posted on July 22, 2012
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.
Expert Discusses the Effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posted on July 22, 2012
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.
Marijuana: Not the Cure-All It’s Claimed to Be
Posted on July 22, 2012
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.
Video: Stanford Professor Explains the Dangers of Depression
Posted on July 22, 2012
Is Depression "the worst disease you can get?" One professor at Stanford University believes exactly that! With rising rates of Emetophobia and accompanying depression in so many areas of the world, it's crucial that we find effective ways to treat both mental health issues. Listen to what a successful scientist and instructor has to say about depression and its insidious nature.
Video: Identifying Various Forms of Anxiety Disorders
Posted on July 22, 2012
If you have Emetophobia, you probably know that it's a type of anxiety disorder. But do you know how many kinds of anxiety disorders there are? The answer to this question and many more can be learned from watching a short video about anxiety disorders in America. Find out more about the basics of severe anxiety including its prevalence, its cause, its effects and more.
Returning Soldiers to be Tested for PTSD
Posted on July 22, 2012
More people are becoming aware of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and how it affects soldiers in particular. Men and women who fight for their country are being encouraged to seek treatment after returning from war. Now specialists in health are taking things a step further. Here's what they hope to do for soldiers returning from war.
Experts Learning How to Prevent PTSD after Trauma
Posted on July 22, 2012
After a life-altering event, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can make it even more difficult to cope. Finding help after PTSD develops is a challenge, especially for people who already feel embarrassed or guilty about their reaction to the stressful occurrence. But what if PTSD could be prevented? Is it possible to help people before the effects of trauma start to overwhelm them? Read more about this new concept here.
Former Senator Says She Has Depression, Panic Attacks
Posted on July 22, 2012
More and more people are coming forward to talk about their struggle with a mental health issue. For former Senator Mary Jo Fisher of Australia, the stress of panic attacks may have been too much. Read what Senator Fisher says about dealing with depression and anxiety and how they have affected her career.
