I was reading about an antidepressant medication called Pristiq that is thought to work by affecting the levels of the chemicals in the brain serotonin and norepinephrine.

I was reading about the side effects and it is important to be aware of potential side effects like:nausea, headache, ry mouth, sleepiness, dilated pupils, insomnia, constipation, loss of appetite, tremor, diarrhea, vomiting, anxiety, dizziness, decreased sex drive, delayed orgasm and ejaculation, sweating, tiredness

Two Million people are taking antidepressants over several years and over 30 Million people are taking SSRI’s like Prozac.

Research has shown that individuals that have tried to get off SSRI’s on their own like Prozac feel anxious and have expressed withdrawal symptoms.

Counseling and psychotherpy aim to alleviate psychological distress like: depression, anxiety, anger, communication etc …

Counseling’s focus is treatment of emotional, behavioral, personality, and psychiatric disorders based primarily on verbal or nonverbal communication and interventions with the patient, in contrast to treatments using chemical and physical measures.

Research has shown that cognitive behavioral therapy has shown great results in the area of treating depression, anger, anxiety and more. Cognitive Behavioral therapy looks at irrational or distorted thoughts and how they impact our mood and emotions and the connection to behavior.Lifeworks Arizona provides depression counseling in Phoenix Arizona for children, teens, and adults.

A majority of college students are feeling stressed out about the economy: Classes, grades, tuition, books, room and board, money, and relationships.

Many college students are feeling stressed or down or depressed. The news has been full of negativity in relationship to the Arizona State economy and budget issues. The News also has had little positive to report on in relationship to: jobs, housing, school tuitions etc..

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It is important for college students to find balance: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It is vital to eat right, get enough sleep, and exercise to help cope with stress that college brings as well as relationships and the economy today.

Info from Healthday News Monday Sept 7.

In the Archives of General Psychiatry Sept-09 issue it states that one in five people that survive a heart attack hit a patch of major depression over the next few weeks.

In a research study they found that those where depression did not improve in 6 months were more likely to die regardless of whether the patients took antidepressants. The study was done by DR Alexander H Glassman of Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute in New York.

“Depression is a syndrome with multiple pathways to a similar clinical picture. In patients with active coronary heart disease, it seems likely that the association with depression is a two-way street, and each can aggravate the other.” the studys author conlude.

Pregnant women suffering from depression should consider counseling and psychotherapy according to a comprehensive treatment recommendation issued on the subject matter.

Depressed expectant moms may experience more stress and take care of themselves more poorly than women without depression, which can affect the development of their unborn child.

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Depression can be passed on to the child and should be addressed as soon as possible.

Bipolar Disorder treatments have become more successful and many individuals with Bipolar Disorder lead productive, creative, and stable lives. Psychotherapy and
medication have shown to be invaluable treatment for those with Bipolar Disorder.
Medication can not teach preventive strategies or foster coping skills. Education
is important. There is an emerging clinical literature that supports psychoeducational therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy for bipolar disorder.

Psychotherapy for Bipolar Disorders can address feelings of vulnerability and developmental pieces thatwere not addressed during the client’s life that would be beneficial to address.Many client’s find it beneficial to explore a sense of self.Psychotherapy can provide support and address: healthy choices/relationships, self esteem, mood regulation, anger management, stress tolerance, coping skills and more.

There is a strong association between depression and sleep deprivation.

It is suggested that teens get 10-11 hours a sleep nightly.

The value of sleep can be measured by your child displaying a happy state and natural energy.

This article can be found at www.azcentral.com written by Suzanne Condie Lambert.

John Travolta states he agrees with Tom Cruise on the nature of psychotropic drugs.

Travolta states " I still think if you analyze most of the school shootings, it is not gun control. It is (psychotropic drugs) at the bottom of it."

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