MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'anxiety depression'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:58 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159550&cid=t_226710_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FIDhru9OeEyQ%2F According to a new study published by the American Psychological Association, women are more likely to suffer from anxiety or depression, while men face more substance abuse or antisocial difficulties. Researchers also found that women with mental disorders are more likely to internalize their emotions and move into a state of withdrawal, loneliness and depression. Interestingly enough, men, on the other hand, are more likely to externalize their emotions, leading to aggressive, impulsive, coercive and noncompliant behavior. So when it comes to mental illness, it appears that women tend to reach for the antidepressants while men tend to reach for a beer. Go figure. Research like this makes me feel that depression can sometimes seem like the latest trend. These days, if you haven’t be... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159550 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:52:04 +0100 5159550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028453&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F13%2Fwhy-sugar-is-dangerous-to-depression%2F You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to appreciate the link between sugar and depression. Anyone who doubts the relationship need only to spend a night in our house and see what type of behavior happens when two kids consume 12-ounce cans of Coke or Sprite — and the demonic demonstrations that happen after a 7-11 slurpee, especially if it’s red or blue, or God forbid, a mix. People who suffer from depression are especially vulnerable to sugar’s evil power. I am so sensitive to white-flour, processed foods that I can practically set an alarm to for three hours after consumption, at which time I will be cursing myself for inhaling the large piece of birthday cake at the party because I am feeling so miserable. That doesn’t stop me from eating dessert at the next gathering, of c... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028453 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:34:30 +0100 5028453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960334&cid=t_226710_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fbetter-treatment-for-women-alcoholics%2F Early treatment for women with alcohol addiction (EWA) reduces mortality: a randomized controlled trial with long-term register follow-up.Gjestad R., Franck J., Lindberg S. et al. Request reprint Alcohol and Alcoholism: 2011, 46(2), p. 170–176.Compared to usual treatment, over the next 27 years introduction of a comprehensively serviced female-only alcohol treatment unit in Sweden substantially extended the lives of its patients – a uniquely convincing demonstration that improving treatment can save lives.Summary Alarmed by rising numbers of alcohol dependent women and their high death rate, in the 1980s Sweden established a female-only unit at a hospital alcohol treatment centre in the capital Stockholm. Compared to ‘treatment as usual’ wards and clinics, the Early Treatme... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960334 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:22:09 +0100 4960334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872337&cid=t_226710_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FFN-w4diRYYI%2F Have you ever wished you could swallow a pill and forget all about your past? We haven’t, but it turns out researchers have: University of Montreal researchers say that the drug metyrapone, which reduces the stress hormone cortisol, can effectively block bad memories, therefore alleviating the negative emotions that come with them. Sounds a little scary to us, but for patients who’ve suffered traumatic events that cause significant anxiety or depression, it could be a Godsend. Researchers say that when we recall a negative or traumatic event, we actually re-write it into our memory; administering metyrapone close to the time of re-forming the memory can alter — or erase — our perception of the past. Sonia Lupien, Ph.D., who directed the study, explains: The results show tha... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872337 Fri, 27 May 2011 16:14:40 +0100 4872337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852937&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F23%2F10-things-you-should-know-about-male-depression%2F What looks and feels like depression to a woman may not to a man, which is why so many men in America are misdiagnosed or missed altogether. However, considering that the rates of completed suicide of men are three to four times that of women, we need to educate ourselves about male depression and its unique symptoms. The following are 10 things you should know about male depression, compiled from Johns Hopkins Depression and Anxiety Bulletin and other sources. 1. Depression affects about 6 million American men and 12 million American women each year. But these numbers don’t tell the story of men, and older men, in particular. 2. Suicide in men peaks in the 20s and again in the 60s and 70s. 3. Many men experience “depression without sadness,” which makes it more challenging for prima... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852937 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:45:23 +0100 4852937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872488&cid=t_226710_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fh-94W9hbtX8%2F Mature sexualityMen in their 50s have more satisfying sex lives than men in their 30sMen in their fifties are more satisfied with their sex lives than men in their thirties and forties, recording similar levels to 20-29 year-olds, according to a survey published in the February issue of BJU International.A team of experts from Norway and the USA surveyed 1,185 men aged between 20 and 79, asking them about various aspects of their sex life, including drive, erections and ejaculation.They found that although there was a strong relationship between a man’s advancing age and his declining sex drive and ability to have an erection and ejaculate, there wasn’t such a strong link between age and overall sexual satisfaction.The men who responded to the Norwegian postal questionnaire wer... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872488 Thu, 05 May 2011 17:18:01 +0100 4872488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724130&cid=t_226710_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FSwLg3ZkLKe8%2F On Friday we tried to calm your nerves by giving you five reasons not to stress out about your taxes. But as tomorrow’s IRS filing deadline quickly approaches, we wonder how you’re really feeling about your current financial relationship with the federal and state governments. Whether or not you’ve already filed your taxes, will file by Monday night, April 18, or plan to request an extension, how’s your stress level right now? Money does matter, so how do you let this annual event affect your life? Take our poll: photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree Poll: How Stressed Out Are You About Tax Day? (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724130 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:21:08 +0100 4724130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720027&cid=t_226710_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F2FyTW2jI-7U%2F It’s April 15 and you haven’t given your taxes a thought. Don’t panic. (Actually, if you haven’t done anything about your taxes at this point, do panic a little. Though this year you have until Monday, April 18 at 11:59 p.m. to file them. Looks like you may be pulling an all-nighter this weekend.) While I’m certainly not advocating that you ever blow off your taxes (though filing for an extension is fair game), you shouldn’t let the annual hullabaloo around tax season stress you out so much so that you don’t recognize yourself. To a certain degree, it’s a choice not to allow tax time to turn you into a stress bunny. And most of this high-stakes, high-anxiety April money drama is perpetuated by the mainstream media, anyway, and since when do y... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720027 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:03:14 +0100 4720027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610939&cid=t_226710_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FL885cpfnk3M%2F A genius comedian named Carol Burnett used to say that tragedy + time = comedy. And in a lot of cases that’s definitely true. There are exceptions, however: Slavery, the Holocaust, the Columbine shootings, the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster, the Oklahoma City Bombing, Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, and last year’s earthquake in Haiti, just to name a few. But there’s also another sacred rule of comedy to abide by: Too soon. And earlier this week, Gilbert Gottfried seriously violated that unwritten law in the unhealthiest way possible. A few days ago, the comedian was canned by the Aflac insurance company (he’s the distinctive voice of that annoying duck on TV and radio) for Tweeting off-color and insensitive jokes about the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. (Exact... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610939 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:32:47 +0100 4610939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331057&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F10%2Fdaily-hope-newsletter-from-postpartum-progress%2F Postpartum Progress, our favorite blog on postpartum depression, has a new daily newsletter that’s intended to help pregnant and new mothers get through the difficulty of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. It’s called “Daily Hope.” Daily Hope, according to Postpartum Progess, is the “nation’s first support service featuring once daily emails to mothers with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD and antenatal depression or anxiety.” Beginning Monday, January 17th, this free service will provide encouragement from survivors, the country’s top perinatal mental health specialists and authors of the leading books on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and parenting. Many of the nearly one million women who suffer each year do not... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331057 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:06:48 +0100 4331057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4324795&cid=t_226710_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwinterize-your-mind-and-body%2F2011.01.08 This is a guest post from Dr. Jena Wider. ********** Winterize Your Mind And Body During the winter months, certain health issues may arise that women should have on their radar. From mental health issues like stress, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), to physical concerns like skin care, the winter can certainly pack an extra punch. Depression peaks during the holiday season, affecting more than 17 million Americans, according to the National Mental Health Association. On average, women are more vulnerable to stress-related illnesses like depression and anxiety than men. One study, conducted by Pacific Health Laboratories, revealed that 44 percent of American women report feeling sad through the holidays compared to 34 percent of American men. “Depression of any kind ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4324795 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:00:17 +0100 4324795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259091&cid=t_226710_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F5UFyfTGq_Dg%2F Your Happiness: The correlation between your weight and your mood. (via Vitamin G) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259091 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:00:10 +0100 4259091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190244&cid=t_226710_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FVf9RDDoJqBk%2F photo: Thinkstock We like sleeping with a little bit of light in our bedrooms, whether it comes from the moon or our fancy solar-powered night light. We’d prefer not to fumble around in complete darkness if we wake up mid-slumber, but research shows that if we want to be healthy and happy, we might have to. New studies suggest that trying to sleep with a light in the room (even if it isn’t bright) could make you cranky and irritable the next day. Do you sleep in total darkness, or do you like a little light? We already know that sleeping with a light source could be making you gain weight. It might be time to invest in some heavy duty curtains. via Vitamin G Post from: BlissTree Dozing In the Dark Is Best For Your Health (And Mood) (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190244 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:01:49 +0100 4190244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4186947&cid=t_226710_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FEUZo8TeEcsA%2F Feeling Blue: One in five people in the U.S. had mental illness in the past year. (via Business Week) Post from: BlissTree (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4186947 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:25:08 +0100 4186947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133868&cid=t_226710_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FMZplzH0fXrg%2F photo via Daily Mail If you’ve seen Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, you’ll remember cringing as Jim Carrey’s character makes the decision to delete his memory of an entire relationship that turned sour. Well, you’d better start cataloging which past experiences you’d like to see vanish, because scientists have figured out a way to remove painful memories. From rats, at least. Scientists removed a protein from the region of the brain responsible for remembering fear, and suddenly the mice couldn’t recall the fear associated with a loud sound. Researchers are hoping this discovery could lead to drugs for post-traumatic stress disorder. So, the big question: Would you ever have a memory removed? Let us know in the comments. via The Daily Mail Post fr... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133868 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:12:48 +0100 4133868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097867&cid=t_226710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fhow-to-get-happy-at-work-at-least%2F photo via AOL Health Check out this post from Amy Capetta on AOL Health. Do you suffer from the Sunday night blues five nights a week? Shawn Achor, author of “The Happiness Advantage,” conducted his own research at Harvard University (one of the largest studies on happiness) and concluded that only 45 percent of workers surveyed were happy at their jobs — the lowest in 22 years of polling. “Depression rates today are 10 times higher than they were in 1960, and every year the age threshold of unhappiness sinks lower,” Achor told AOL Health. Immediately following the economic collapse in 2008, Achor — who has designed a “happiness course” based on his studies and has worked with Fortune 500 companies in 42 countries — was invited in to h... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097867 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:55:43 +0100 4097867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4073998&cid=t_226710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F205198%2F Magnet Therapy: Could be a long-term treatment for depression when paired with antidepressants. (via Yahoo! Health) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4073998 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:04:24 +0100 4073998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3754030&cid=t_226710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FnJJ3xEtmoL4%2Fround-and-round-i-go.php If life were always to go according to plan, I would exercise and I would count carbs and I would see blood glucose readings between 80 and 120 mg/dl all the time.  If life were simple, exercise would always ward off anxiety.  If life were simple, temptations would never be in sight or smell.  If life were simple, we could all take a pill without side effects to combat the terrors of high blood glucose, or even better, there would be no such thing as diabetes! The sneaky thing about life is that plans often go out the window.  Add a little stress or anxiety, and oops, there goes the blood glucose over 120 mg/dl without any change in diet or exercise.  Oh, what a vicious cycle it can be.  Anxiety raises the blood glucose, which l... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3754030 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:49:09 +0100 3754030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3736999&cid=t_226710_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F08%2Fpractice-management-2010-vol-20-no-5%2F Title: Depression in practice Skinny: Depression is present in about 10 per cent of adult patients attending general practice. Discusses why depression is a primary rather than secondary care agenda. Discusses symptoms of depression and suicidal risk in patients who are severely depressed. Includes ICD-10 definition of depression. (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Filed under: Anxiety, Depression, Diagnosis, Journals, Primary Care, Suicide Tagged: Depression, Primary Care, Suicide (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3736999 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:26:08 +0100 3736999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710606&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F29%2Fgender-and-forgiveness%2F “The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. “ – Henny Youngman But a new study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Positive Psychology may shed some light. Positive marriages are those determined to have resiliency, courage and strength of perseverance to endure, with the added virtue of partners being able to accept or forgive each other when the feces hits the oscillator. The usual transgressions that a typical marriage encounters assure that every couple will be tested, but statistics show that not all pass the forgiveness test. Once a betrayal has occurred and trust has been broken, forgiveness, or lack thereof, will determine the couple’s future. Experts report that in the United States, the marriage failure rate increases with the number of tri... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710606 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:20:22 +0100 3710606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552562&cid=t_226710_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FzCPU2OpSpMU%2F Mature sexuality Men in their 50s have more satisfying sex lives than men in their 30s Men in their fifties are more satisfied with their sex lives than men in their thirties and forties, recording similar levels to 20-29 year-olds, according to a survey published in the February issue of BJU International. A team of experts from Norway and the USA surveyed 1,185 men aged between 20 and 79, asking them about various aspects of their sex life, including drive, erections and ejaculation. They found that although there was a strong relationship between a man’s advancing age and his declining sex drive and ability to have an erection and ejaculate, there wasn’t such a strong link between age and overall sexual satisfaction. The men who responded to the Norwegian postal questionnair... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552562 Fri, 07 May 2010 14:31:39 +0100 3552562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529733&cid=t_226710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdo-women-get-depressed-more-than-men%2F May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, reminding us all to keep our stress in check, and deal with signs of depression. But is all of that women’s work? This Pristiq commercial seems to say so. The prescription antidepressant advertisement features a mom-type watching her family play while she repeatedly winds up a sad toy lady, then lets it crawl across the picnic table. “I feel like I have to wind myself up to get out of bed, and well, I have to keep winding myself up to deal with the sadness, the loss of interest, the trouble concentrating, the lack of energy,” the woman explains. By the end of the dreadful commercial, we get the idea: Mom used to be a gloomy automaton of a woman. And now, thanks to Pristiq, she’s not. Anyone who has been through a major depression k... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529733 Mon, 03 May 2010 15:21:31 +0100 3529733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526710&cid=t_226710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdo-women-get-depressed-more-than-men%2F May is Mental Health Month! Mental Health America is encouraging us to stay on top of our stress, manage parenting in a difficult economy, and deal with signs of depression. But is all of that women’s work? This Pristiq commercial seems to say so. The prescription antidepressant advertisement features a mom-type watching her family play while she repeatedly winds up a sad toy lady, then lets it crawl across the picnic table. “I feel like I have to wind myself up to get out of bed, and well, I have to keep winding myself up to deal with the sadness, the loss of interest, the trouble concentrating, the lack of energy,” the woman explains. By the end of the dreadful commercial, we get the idea: Mom used to be a gloomy automaton of a woman. And now, thanks to Pristiq, she’s not. Bu... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526710 Mon, 03 May 2010 15:21:31 +0100 3526710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370473&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F16%2F7-ways-to-beat-depression-for-seniors%2F Roughly a quarter of people age 65 or older suffer from depression. More than half of doctor’s visits by the elderly involve complaints of emotional distress. Twenty percent of suicides in this country are committed by seniors, with the highest success rate belonging to older, white men. According to a recent report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, depression is one of the major causes of decline in the health-related quality of life for senior citizens. Why all the depression? Rafi Kevorkian, M.D. calls them the five D’s: disability, decline, diminished quality of life, demand on caregivers, and dementia. To combat senior depression, then, requires coming up with creative methods to counter the five D’s. Here are 7 strategies to do just that, to help pe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370473 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:09:10 +0100 3370473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3302370&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F24%2F7-depression-busters-for-caregivers%2F Nearly one-third of people caring for terminally ill loved ones suffer from depression according to research from Yale University. About one in four family caregivers meet the clinical criteria of anxiety. And a recent study found that 41 percent of former caregivers of a spouse with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia experienced mild to severe depression up to three years after their spouse had died. Caregivers are so vulnerable to depression because they often sacrifice their own needs while tending to their loved one and because of the constant stress involved. Here, then, are 12 tips to help protect you from anxiety and depression and to guide you toward good mental health as you care for a relative. 1. Acknowledge it. If you haven’t already, say this out loud:... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3302370 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:57:38 +0100 3302370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079591&cid=t_226710_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-is-better-at-50-than-age-30-or-40%2F Men in their 50s have more satisfying sex lives than men in their 30s Men in their fifties are more satisfied with their sex lives than men in their thirties and forties, recording similar levels to 20-29 year-olds, according to a survey published in the February issue of BJU International. A team of experts from Norway and [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079591 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:45:00 +0100 3079591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3018966&cid=t_226710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fduh-poor-mental-health-poor-performance%2F Add another one to the Duh Files: Poor Mental Health Leads to Poor Job Performance. Really? Researchers in Australia sent questionnaires to  60,556 workers that asked about anxiety, depression and other mental disorders. These results were matched with job performance. The researchers were looking for a relationship between the two. Guess what they found? If you said “those who had symptoms of mental illness didn’t do as well at work as those who didn’t,” go to the head of the class. The more productive workers were those who scored best on the questionnaires, having fewer or no symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mental illness. Put into numbers, this came out to a 20% difference. If a worker had a mental illness and received treatment, there was a 17% increa... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3018966 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:57:58 +0100 3018966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851837&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2F30%2F10-ways-to-lower-anxiety-and-find-empowerment%2F 1. Knowledge is power. The more you know about how your brain works the better. So here’s a little neuro-psychology lesson. What you need to know is that the most primitive part of our brains, the inner bit in the middle, is the limbic system, also called the reptilian brain because it’s the oldest most primitive part. Within that is the amygdala. For our purposes it’s enough to know that scientists believe that everything we need to keep ourselves, and therefore our species, alive originates here, including fear in its rawest form. Our frontal lobes are in the newest part of the brain, the neo-cortex. Our ability to judge, to filter out right from wrong, to determine appropriate from inappropriate behavior, real vs. unreal, reasonable vs. unreasonable resides here. It&#8... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851837 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:38:54 +0100 2851837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859063&cid=t_226710_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FkESPC-SKU4E%2Fcancer-depression-therapy When I lived in San Francisco, nobody batted an eyelash at dropping into casual conversation mention of a trip to their therapist.  “Oh, I had a really great breakthrough at my therapy session yesterday” was on conversational par with telling someone “I tried a fantastic new recipe for kale smoothies.” But San Francisco is not the rest of the country.  (In fact when I moved to Chicago, I realized that San Francisco is sort of its own country.)  Out here in the rest of the world, therapy is often seen as a luxury item or something that crazy people do.  There can be a lot of resistance, embarrassment, and silence about seeing a therapist.  So where is the middle ground for chronically ill patients who are struggling with the stress of their disease and need some help? I am dedi... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859063 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:00:47 +0100 2859063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778647&cid=t_226710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FP7zA72gDqTg%2Fa-simple-visualization.php Every step forward.  Every step up the hill.  Every lift of the weights.  Every abdominal crunch. The music fades and the concentration begins.I visualize the meter taking a downward trend with every move I make.  I visualize anxiety taking its leave of me with every breath I take.And afterwards, the meter tells me I've done right for my body and the calm tells me I've done right for my mind.A future full of complete health seems absolutely possible when I really put my mind to it.    (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778647 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:39:20 +0100 2778647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766074&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2F02%2Fa-profile-of-aaron-beck%2F Aaron Beck is probably best known for pioneering the use of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) — that commonly used modern psychotherapy technique known the world over. He revolutionized psychotherapy in general, by turning toward science — and replicable data — to validate the efficacy of his new therapeutic techniques he pioneered in CBT. He had to, because before Beck came along, studying why psychotherapy worked was done generally only through narrative case reports in the scientific literature. Often interesting and sometimes entertaining, but they completely lacked scientific data outside of subjective observations by the professional. Beck, on the other hand, hand to actually invent the tests to help measure whether his new therapy was working or not. Hence the psych... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766074 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:56:11 +0100 2766074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2602046&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F14%2Fbremners-false-claims-about-postpartum-depression%2F Psychiatrist J. Douglas Bremner has weighed in on the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act, an effort to provide voluntary screenings to pregnant women to help identify postpartum depression before it becomes overwhelming. I’ll let Bremner speak for himself: The problem with this is the attitude that being a mother is a risk factor for a psychiatric disorder. First of all, there is no evidence that women without a prior history of anxiety and depression have any increased risk of getting post partum depression. So to screen all moms as if giving birth is a risk factor for depression is ridiculous. My BS alert goes off whenever someone tries to change the argument from a reasonable effort to help increase education and information about a stigmatized mental health issue, to hyperbole,... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2602046 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:10:42 +0100 2602046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512629&cid=t_226710_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FIuNUqf18PEs%2Ftrading-off.php The meter continues to tell me that my averages are looking good, still leaving me wondering if it's lying to me.  Diet, exercise, and blood sugar control seem easy these days.Yeah, there's a catch.  There's always a catch.Anxiety is taking over my life, once again.  I don't remember a time when I wasn't anxious about something or other - fear seems to run my life.  The past few weeks have... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512629 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:11:51 +0100 2512629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511368&cid=t_226710_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F06%2F17%2Fwayne-cho-depressionanxiety-hero%2F This is an amazing story. A man who suffered from anxiety for many years has run across the entire country of Canada. His name is Wayne Cho. His mission is to raise awareness for anxiety and depression, and eliminate the stigma around these illnesses. His message is one of inspiration and hope. Here’s what he wrote to his Facebook followers after the successful completion of his run last week: Dear all, I have completed the run across Canada to raise awareness of anxiety and depression on June 11, 2009 and I would like to thank you for your support. Once we have taken the first step, the next step becomes easier. Keep making small steps and we will reach the world! I cannot change the world as I am just one man. But with you, we can! Love led me to this journey. Love gave me strengt... The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511368 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:37:06 +0100 2511368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452705&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F04%2Fresearch-participate-in-an-online-support-group%2F This study will involve joining and taking part in an online support group as well as filling in questionnaires online about how you are feeling. Study participant requirements: The study is looking for participants who are Over 18 years old Live in the UK Are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety or similar mental health concern Have an interest in joining an online support group. Interested? Learn more: Online support group research (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452705 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:50:15 +0100 2452705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381128&cid=t_226710_140_f&fid=34849&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrouble.pwblogs.com%2F2009%2F04%2F30%2Fokay-guys-here-we-are%2F I brought TTWS’ unconventional mental-wellness tips to Huffington Post and they can now be seen on that vaunted site. Please click here. Please click here. Please click here. Because it’s good when you get hits, or something. Let’s keep adding more tips. (Source: The Trouble With Spikol) The Trouble With Spikol blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381128 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:41:02 +0100 2381128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348544&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F16%2Fyoga-therapy-on-the-rise%2F Midweek Mental Greening (Yes, it’s Thursday.) “Since the days of Freud, research into the mind-body relationship has come a long way. Studies show that not only are your mental health and mood dependent in large part on physical factors like exercise, but also unchecked stress, anxiety and depression can affect physical health, increasing blood pressure, heart disease and even risk of death. So it was perhaps inevitable that patients would start bringing their yoga mats into therapy.” I’d planned on writing about something completely different today, but when I ran into this Time article on psychotherapy and yoga, I couldn’t resist rearranging the schedule – especially as we just talked about yoga last week. According to the article, yoga-therapy – which “is to... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348544 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:46:27 +0100 2348544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313535&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F08%2Fgetting-started-with-yoga-in-3-easy-steps%2F Midweek Mental Greening I used to be into yoga. Like, really into yoga. So much so that a few of my friends teasingly called me “Yogi.” (Though, don’t misunderstand – I was nowhere near being the “accomplished practitioner” the name suggests. I just really liked yoga and I think they thought the name was cute.) I don’t know why I fell out of yoga, but I’ve been making some serious attempts to get started with it again. I’ve noticed, though, that despite how into yoga I was before, getting started with it again offers some of the same challenges that getting started with it the first time offered. Why is it I want to do this again? What will I gain? Am I ready? Do I have time? Because I’m not a “Yogi,” I’m not going to attempt to teach you how to pr... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313535 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:51:22 +0100 2313535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313539&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F07%2F8-ways-to-keep-going%2F A woman who lives with chronic pain said to my mom the other day, “You can’t sit around and wait for the storm to be over. You’ve got to learn how to dance in the rain.” That’s a perfect description of living with depression, or any chronic illness. But what do you do on the days you don’t think you can take the pain anymore? When you want so badly to be done with your life … or at least be done with the suffering? What do you do when anxiety and depression have spun a web around you so thick that you’re convinced you’ll be trapped forever in those feelings? I’ve compiled a few tools for moving past that harrowing darkness, suggestions on how to emerge from a place of panic, and techniques on how to dance in the rain. 1. Escape ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313539 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:08:20 +0100 2313539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2131331&cid=t_226710_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5976 strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); GAD = Generalised Anxiety Disorder. from the Malaysian Medical Resources VIDEO: Skim Milk Reduces Hypertension Risk in Women, MRSA Infections Rising in Children, Antidepressant May Benefit GAD Patients (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2131331 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2131331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1546622&cid=t_226710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F26%2Fworkout-warning-for-those-who-read-while-they-exercise%2F Okay, time to ‘fess up. Do you read while you exercise ? Cause if you do, what you read while you’re walking the treadmill or riding the bike can have an impact on how you feel at the end of the exercise session. According to new research, reading fitness magazines is not the best choice. Better to stick to National Geographic or House and Garden. Images of superfit people with sculpted arms and six-pack abs will only leave you feeling depressed, anxious, and in a lower mood after exercise that you were before starting. Course, if you’re uncoordinated like me, this isn’t even an issue cause reading while exercising will only end up in disaster. The post-exercise mood won’t be the issue. Sprains and broken bones would be the more likely outcome… (source) ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1546622 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:51:29 +0100 1546622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543141&cid=t_226710_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F24%2Foh-pumpkin-i-love-you%2F Image details: Portrait of an aging man looking proudly at a pumpkin served by picapp.com If you want a little more out of “pumpkin” than to use it as a sappy nickname, start by eating the seeds. Why? Because pumpkins pack even more amounts of tryptophan than a whole turkey dinner. And we all know the magic of tryptophan from Turkey Day 101, right? Feelings of relaxation and peacefulness. Ahhhh… Well, tryptophan works by morphing into seratonin, (which is known for fighting depression, reducing anxiety, and minimizing anger), making tryptophan pretty much the Wonder Amino Acid. In fact, in a recent study, folks who were asked to give a speech after eating a pumpkin seed bar had much lower heart rates and anxiety an hour later than those who didn’t have the seeds. So... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543141 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:09:16 +0100 1543141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1046640&cid=t_226710_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F23%2Freading-lists-for-patients%2F Through this very blog we got asked to draft some reading lists for patients.  An interesting experience as we don’t often get to put ourselves in the position of service users of the NHS.  So armed and dangerous with Amazon we came up with. Depression Reading List Anxiety Reading List Feel free to grab ‘em and use them. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1046640 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:51:20 +0100 1046640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=972758&cid=t_226710_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F173969762%2Feffexor_xr.html (extended release) by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the 6th best selling prescription medication in the U.S according to Drug Topics' Top 200 Brand Name Drug by Retail Dollars in 2006.It has been approved to treat major depression, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety disorder. Effexor XR is taken once a day and comes in three strength 35.7 mg, 75 mg and 150 mg. Effexor (Venlafaxine) is an antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class and has been in use since 1993. It works by blocking the transporter "reuptake" proteins for key neurotransmitters affecting mood thus leaving more active neurotransmitters in the synapse. The half-life of venlafaxine is short and patients can experience withdrawal symptoms a... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=972758 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:15:19 +0100 972758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=767713&cid=t_226710_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F138958189%2F At Cliffside Malibu, we use yoga as an important tool in reshaping the body, mind and soul of our residents. It is used both as a physical exercise and as a spiritual exercise in mediation, thus enhancing the body and the spirit. Many clients find that yoga is an effective technique for coping with stresses that might otherwise lead to drugs or alcohol. Our yoga instructor stretches your muscles and your soul, resulting in a healthier body, more focused thinking, and less stress. We encourage residents to maintain a yoga regiment when their time at Cliffside is done. Regular yoga exercises and meditation offer lower blood pressure and permanent stress reduction - two very important considerations for the newly recovered. (Source: Cliffside Malibu) Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=767713 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:34:00 +0100 767713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=573186&cid=t_226710_140_f&fid=35471&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolar-a-way-of-life.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Flong-week.html Mood Rating: 4/10Ah, the inevitable nosedive... I kept poor hubby up into the wee hours crying and begging him to let me go. I told him that I'm beginning to resent family and friends for forcing me to live. I know that sounds very melodramatic, but I'm sure that anyone else who suffers with a mental illness would understand.Hubby eventually resorted to giving me 2 Valium so that he could knock me out and hopefully make me sleep it off. Sadly, I felt just as bad in the morning. I managed to tell my brother's girlfriend, who promptly turned up on my doorstep. She let me have a good grizzle, and I began to pick up again within a couple of hours.The day improved with the help of a few drinks in town, which again turned into many drinks in town. Of course, come home time I took a dive. I ended... Bipolar: A Way of Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=573186 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:53:00 +0100 573186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=524861&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fmeredith-vieira-has-depression-and.html Meredith Vieira, co-host of The Today Show revealed to Ladies Home Journal magazine that she suffers from anxiety and bouts of depression.Thanks for expanding The View, Ms. Vieira!(I know, I know, but I couldn't resist the pun)Here's to more high profile individuals taking on mental illness and stigma. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=524861 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:24:00 +0100 524861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=463366&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fpanic-disorder-and-john-mayer.html I'm a big John Mayer fan.Not just because he can play the guitar like nobody's business. . .or that his recent work "Continuum" just won a Grammy for Album of the Year...but because he has spoken about his experiences with Panic Disorder.Mayer started experiencing crippling panic attacks at age seventeen.Panic disorder is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms. Individuals experience attacks on a regular basis—sometimes monthly, weekly or daily. Because of the constant fear of having another panic attack - also known as "anticipatory anxiety"- individuals with Panic Disorder are often uncomfortable in social situations.Panic attacks can occur at any time, even during sleep. An attack generally peaks within 10 minutes, but some s... Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=463366 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:54:00 +0100 463366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=463367&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fbroken-heart-syndrome-aka-stress.html Studies have shown that sudden emotional stress can trigger a severe but reversible heart muscle weakness that mimics a heart attack. This condition is "Stress Cardiomyopathy" and is sometimes called "The Broken Heart Syndrome" or the "Love Trauma Syndrome".First described in Japan 15 years ago, Broken Heart Syndrome occurs because reactive trauma floods the body with adrenaline and similar stress hormones, which over-stimulate the nervous system and stun the heart muscle.Luckily, unlike a heart attack, Broken Heart Syndrome is reversible if diagnosed early. Patients are hospitalized and can recover within days - with no permanent damage to their hearts. Once medical issues are stabilized, seeking a trained mental health specialist will help cure the emotional trauma.So tell the Bee Gees t... Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=463367 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:10:00 +0100 463367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=470309&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F12%2Fmy-three-shrinks-podcast-2-roots.html We'd like to thank our readers and listeners for your kind comments and suggestions about our first podcast. This one's a bit longer, at about 33 minutes. I think we'll get better about the time. About 20 minutes seems to be a good balance. This is actually the second half of the original podcast, which went long so we sliced it into two podcasts. Don't expect to get a podcast every other day... if we do one every other week, I'll be pleasantly surprised (though I'm striving for every Sunday). Maybe we can be like Digg's Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht and drink alcohol at the beginning of each podcast... that would be interesting.Here are the show notes for the podcast: December 10, 2006: RootsTopics include: Dr Anonymous is again not mentioned in this podcast (but we do thank him for the id... Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=470309 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 19:57:00 +0100 470309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=463372&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F09%2Feternal-sunshine-of-spotless-mind.html Scientists at State University of New York at Downstate Center have discovered a molecular mechanism that maintains memories in the brain. By inhibiting the molecule, researchers say they can erase long-term memories, much as you might erase a computer disc.The molecule called “protein kinase M zeta” preserves long-term memories through persistent strengthening of synaptic connections between neurons. This is enzyme is similar to the mechanism-storing information of 0’s and 1’s in a computer’s hard disc.By inhibiting the enzyme, scientists were able to erase a memory that had been stored for one day, or even one month. The article abstract can be found in Science MagazineThis research may be a breakthrough treatment for acute trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pai... Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=463372 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:35:00 +0100 463372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=463359&cid=t_226710_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2005%2F08%2Fin-good-company.html There are many high profile individuals who experience mental illness. I feel like I'm in good company. Maybe you are too? John Quincy Adams (US President), Lionel Aldridge (football star), Buzz Aldrin (astronaut), Alvin Ailey (choreographer), Adam Ant AKA Stuart Goddard (singer),Ann-Margaret (actor), Louie Anderson (comedian, actor), Gillian Anderson (Actress, Isaac Asimov (author), Diane Arbus (photographer), Fiona Apple (musician), Ludwig van Beethoven, (composer), Robert Burns (poet), Drew Barrymore (actor/producer), Daniel Boorstin, (Former US presidential advisor), Zach Braff (Actor), Art Buchwald (columnist), Oksana Baiul (skating star), Kim Basinger (actress), Ned Beatty, (actor), Syd Barrett (musician), Ludwig von Beethoven (composer), Carol Burnett (actress/comedian), Maurice Ber... Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=463359 Sat, 20 Aug 2005 16:14:00 +0100 463359