Posts Tagged ‘chemical-imbalance’
Debunking the “chemical imbalance” theory yet not throwing out the antidepressant baby with the bathwater
A recent study found inconsistent evidence linking the neurotransmitter serotonin to depression. In an article for The Conversation, the authors of the study concluded that it is impossible to say that taking SSRI antidepressants is worthwhile. But is it safe to conclude that serotonin is not involved in depression or that modern antidepressants aren’t helpful…
Read MoreStudy: Families’ Perspectives on ADHD and its Treatment
In 2005 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) began an initiative to promote an approach to care among its members in which “…the pediatric team works in partnership with a child and a child’s family to assure that all of the medical and non-medical needs of the patient are met.” A critically important focus of…
Read MoreIn the News: Brain Calisthenics, Bilingual Brains, Debunking Myths on Mental Illness
Let us highlight a couple of insightful and brief articles in the New York Times and a very powerful analysis in The New York Review of Books; they provide useful clues about Brain Calisthenics, Bilingual Brains, and Debunking Myths on Mental Illness.
Read MoreClosing the Circuit: Helen Mayberg’s research could revolutionize depression treatment
At some point in their lives, 5 to 12 percent of American men and 10–25 percent of women will suffer an episode of depression, making it the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder today. Unlike normal sadness, which passes with time, depression feels unstoppable and causes people to lose interest in nearly all activities. Because it…
Read MoreemWave in Golf Digest
We often talk about how stress management is as important as cognitive training for brain fitness. We have also seen how traders can improve their performance by learning how to manage emotions of anxiety and fustration. Golf Digest has just published an article on how golfers can see their game improved thanks to stress management…
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