I found some tips via The Sacramento Bee newspaper about how to deal with depression and anxiety without having to visit a doctor, in case you're short on cash or don't have insurance. I'm not sure how well any of these would work, but I thought I'd share them in case it helps anyone else ...
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Showing posts with label anxiety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label anxiety. Show all posts
Friday, February 10, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Anxiety therapy doesn't work as well in elderly
By Reuters
A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as in younger adults, according to a new study.
"Cognitive behavioral therapy is the mainstay for treating anxiety disorders in younger adults. Its lower effect in older adults in this study is concerning," said Dr.
A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as in younger adults, according to a new study.
"Cognitive behavioral therapy is the mainstay for treating anxiety disorders in younger adults. Its lower effect in older adults in this study is concerning," said Dr.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Learn how to beat stress
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
ATLANTA -- Naomi Tsu battles high levels of stress every day at work.
And increasingly, the Atlanta attorney doesn't always cut it off when she goes home.
''It's hard to put down that BlackBerry," laments Tsu.
Tsu carves out time every day to rest her busy mind and ease her stress levels. She enjoys cooking and spending time with friends. And she routinely
ATLANTA -- Naomi Tsu battles high levels of stress every day at work.
And increasingly, the Atlanta attorney doesn't always cut it off when she goes home.
''It's hard to put down that BlackBerry," laments Tsu.
Tsu carves out time every day to rest her busy mind and ease her stress levels. She enjoys cooking and spending time with friends. And she routinely
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Story starts with anxiety, ends in hope
By McClatchy Newspapers
Four years ago Laura Anne Middlesteadt tried to kill herself.
Today, she's trying to help keep others from making the same mistake.
She has shared her story of recovery and hope in a self-published book, "What Doesn't Kill Us: My Battle with Anxiety."
"I know there are people out there who feel like I did in the fall of 2007," Middlesteadt said. "I just want to reach
Four years ago Laura Anne Middlesteadt tried to kill herself.
Today, she's trying to help keep others from making the same mistake.
She has shared her story of recovery and hope in a self-published book, "What Doesn't Kill Us: My Battle with Anxiety."
"I know there are people out there who feel like I did in the fall of 2007," Middlesteadt said. "I just want to reach
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Man Won't Let His Mental Illness Define Him
By HealthDay
Loren Booda experienced his first psychotic break when he was 19 years old.
Then a sophomore studying physics at an Ivy League university, Booda had struggled with feelings of anxiety and depression for years. He said he'd self-medicated by drinking and smoking marijuana. But then he tried LSD, and all of the demons that had been gnawing at his soul for years burst forth and took
Loren Booda experienced his first psychotic break when he was 19 years old.
Then a sophomore studying physics at an Ivy League university, Booda had struggled with feelings of anxiety and depression for years. He said he'd self-medicated by drinking and smoking marijuana. But then he tried LSD, and all of the demons that had been gnawing at his soul for years burst forth and took
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Tips: Managing an Anxiety Disorder
Suggestions for getting needed help
By HealthDay
If you think you may have an anxiety disorder -- characterized by an intense fear of a person, place or situation -- you should visit your doctor to have your condition evaluated and confirmed.
Once an anxiety disorder has been confirmed, the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health suggests how to manage:
Join a support or self-help group.
By HealthDay
If you think you may have an anxiety disorder -- characterized by an intense fear of a person, place or situation -- you should visit your doctor to have your condition evaluated and confirmed.
Once an anxiety disorder has been confirmed, the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health suggests how to manage:
Join a support or self-help group.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Mental Illness Affects Women, Men Differently, Study Finds
By HealthDay
Certain types of mental illnesses affect either men or women more often, a new study indicates.
Men are more likely to be diagnosed with substance abuse or antisocial disorders while women are more likely to develop anxiety or depression, according to the researchers.
These findings show the need for gender-specific prevention and treatment efforts, said the study authors, who
Certain types of mental illnesses affect either men or women more often, a new study indicates.
Men are more likely to be diagnosed with substance abuse or antisocial disorders while women are more likely to develop anxiety or depression, according to the researchers.
These findings show the need for gender-specific prevention and treatment efforts, said the study authors, who
Friday, August 12, 2011
From the Couch to the Computer: A New Take on Therapy
By HealthDay
Texting, webcams and instant chat might seem like innovations best suited to passing along teenage gossip, but medical researchers are discovering their usefulness in helping people with psychological disorders.
The new communication technologies have helped in the treatment of people with anxiety and depression, according to recent research. Patients have been able to better
Texting, webcams and instant chat might seem like innovations best suited to passing along teenage gossip, but medical researchers are discovering their usefulness in helping people with psychological disorders.
The new communication technologies have helped in the treatment of people with anxiety and depression, according to recent research. Patients have been able to better
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Suicide, mental health linked to sex abuse: study
By AFP
Women who have experienced rape or other abuse have far higher rates of mental disorders and are up to 20 times more likely to attempt suicide than other females, an Australian study showed Wednesday.
The findings, reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed a very strong association between exposure to gender-based violence and mental disorder, said study leader
Women who have experienced rape or other abuse have far higher rates of mental disorders and are up to 20 times more likely to attempt suicide than other females, an Australian study showed Wednesday.
The findings, reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed a very strong association between exposure to gender-based violence and mental disorder, said study leader
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Violence Against Women Can Take Lifelong Toll: Study
By HealthDay
Women who've suffered from gender-based violence are more likely to develop anxiety disorders or other mental woes, experience physical and mental disabilities, and have worse quality of life than other women, new research shows.
Gender-based violence includes rape and other forms of sexual assault, intimate-partner violence (such as spouse abuse) and stalking.
Risks for these
Women who've suffered from gender-based violence are more likely to develop anxiety disorders or other mental woes, experience physical and mental disabilities, and have worse quality of life than other women, new research shows.
Gender-based violence includes rape and other forms of sexual assault, intimate-partner violence (such as spouse abuse) and stalking.
Risks for these
Parenting Style May Affect Child's Mental Health
By HealthDay
Matching your parenting style to your child's personality can greatly reduce the youngster's risk of depression and anxiety, researchers say.
The three-year study of 214 children and their mothers revealed that a good match between parenting styles and the child's personality reduced the child's risk of depression and anxiety symptoms by half.
But children in a mismatched
Matching your parenting style to your child's personality can greatly reduce the youngster's risk of depression and anxiety, researchers say.
The three-year study of 214 children and their mothers revealed that a good match between parenting styles and the child's personality reduced the child's risk of depression and anxiety symptoms by half.
But children in a mismatched
Monday, August 1, 2011
Childhood Depression, Anxiety Tied to Pain in Adulthood
By HealthDay
Children who experience abuse or other adversities and develop mental health disorders are at increased risk for chronic physical problems when they're adults, according to a new study.
Researchers examined data from people in 10 countries included in the World Health Organization World Mental Health Surveys initiative. The team looked at anxiety disorders and depression in
Children who experience abuse or other adversities and develop mental health disorders are at increased risk for chronic physical problems when they're adults, according to a new study.
Researchers examined data from people in 10 countries included in the World Health Organization World Mental Health Surveys initiative. The team looked at anxiety disorders and depression in
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
City Living Stresses the Brain
By LiveScience.com
City living can be tough on the brain — it's been linked to anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. By testing the brains of students raised or living in cities, researchers in Germany have located the brain areas linked to this stress reaction.
Previous studies have shown that city living during childhood is associated with a two- to three-fold greater chance of getting
City living can be tough on the brain — it's been linked to anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. By testing the brains of students raised or living in cities, researchers in Germany have located the brain areas linked to this stress reaction.
Previous studies have shown that city living during childhood is associated with a two- to three-fold greater chance of getting
Friday, June 10, 2011
Anxiety Disorders Can Cause Physical Problems
HealthDay's Daily Health Tip
Anxiety disorders may be mental health conditions, but they can cause a number of physical problems.
The University of Maryland Medical Center lists these physical complications that can arise from anxiety disorders:
Heart disease.
Risk factors for heart disease, including thickened blood vessels, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.
Irritable bowel
Anxiety disorders may be mental health conditions, but they can cause a number of physical problems.
The University of Maryland Medical Center lists these physical complications that can arise from anxiety disorders:
Heart disease.
Risk factors for heart disease, including thickened blood vessels, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.
Irritable bowel
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Treatment for Abuse of Anti-Anxiety Drugs Tripled Over 10 Years
By HealthDay
Admissions for treatment of benzodiazepine abuse nearly tripled in the United States between 1998 and 2008, while overall admissions for substance abuse rose only 11 percent, according to a government study released Thursday.
Benzodiazepines -- a class of drugs prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizure disorders -- include Valium, Halcion, Xanax, Ativan and Librium. Abuse
Admissions for treatment of benzodiazepine abuse nearly tripled in the United States between 1998 and 2008, while overall admissions for substance abuse rose only 11 percent, according to a government study released Thursday.
Benzodiazepines -- a class of drugs prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizure disorders -- include Valium, Halcion, Xanax, Ativan and Librium. Abuse
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Poverty Linked to Anxiety, Mood Disorders
By HealthDay
People with low incomes are more likely to suffer mental illness, a new study suggests.
It also found that a decrease in income is associated with increased risk of anxiety, substance abuse and mood disorders.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 35,000 adults aged 20 and older who took part in the U.S. National Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions. The
People with low incomes are more likely to suffer mental illness, a new study suggests.
It also found that a decrease in income is associated with increased risk of anxiety, substance abuse and mood disorders.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 35,000 adults aged 20 and older who took part in the U.S. National Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions. The
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Even Tiny Tots May Develop Mental Health Problems
By HealthDay
Countering the belief that you have to be "older" to suffer from mental illness, a new report says there's actually no lowest-age limit.
Infants and toddlers can be affected, but they often go without treatment that could prevent them from suffering long-term problems, according to the researchers.
There's a "pervasive, but mistaken, impression that young children do not develop
Countering the belief that you have to be "older" to suffer from mental illness, a new report says there's actually no lowest-age limit.
Infants and toddlers can be affected, but they often go without treatment that could prevent them from suffering long-term problems, according to the researchers.
There's a "pervasive, but mistaken, impression that young children do not develop
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