What does S. A.D. mean?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disturbance that characteristically occurs in the autumn or winter with remission in the spring and summer. Its development coincides with the fewer hours of sunlight available during the winter. In a given year, …
Could I be Depressed?
The diagnosis of depression includes several subgroups including major depression, dysthymia and minor depression. Taking these three entities into consideration, it has been estimated that as many as one-in-five patients seen in primary care offices are depressed.
The diagnosis of …
Is it dangerous to have so much medical information available?
While cigar-smoking, mint julep-drinking Mark Twain may not seem like a paragon of healthy living, he did provide us with some thought-provoking quotes directed toward health.
“Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.”
~ Mark
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~ Mark
What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by the changing of the seasons. In most cases, it occurs along with the shortening of daylight hours in the fall and continues into the winter months. SAD typically resolves …
What are the signs of depression in teens?
Earlier this month, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published their most recent recommendations regarding screening for depression in adolescents (aged 12 to 18 years). This recommendation seems particularly timely in view of reports of “clusters” of teen …
Are over the counter drugs dangerous?
The abuse of prescription medications, especially those in the opioid class of drugs (e.g. Vicodin, Lorcet, Oxycontin, others), has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. It is estimated that more than 2 million Americans suffer from substance use disorders related …
Do I have the holiday blues?
We think of the holiday season as a happy and joyous time of year. Unfortunately, for many people, this is a time filled with sadness, loneliness, or anxiety. There are many reasons why this may happen. I thought that I …
