Learning to Cope with Social Phobia

Having social phobia can make you feel very isolated and depressed. When you are constantly worrying about what others think of you, it's difficult to have normal, healthy interactions. Social phobia can be very difficult to cope with, but there are ways people can successfully manage the condition. Read about it here.

Does Spirituality Promote Good Mental Health?

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.

New Findings May Aid in 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.

Are Most People Afraid of Becoming 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.

Using Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Depression

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.

Video: Stanford Professor Explains the Dangers of Depression

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.

Former Senator Says She Has Depression, Panic Attacks

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.

Former Soccer Star Suffers from Depression, Panic Attacks

If you feel overwhelmed by your own battle with depression or anxiety, it may help to know you aren't alone. It really is true that anyone can be affected by anxiety and depression. European soccer player Darren Eadie knows this better than anyone; he was on top of the world when everything came crashing down. Read about how the athlete says he fell into a long-term depression and how he says he finally worked through it.