depression Archive
In this fast paced world titles often work to catch our attention, and to draw us into written content. A recent article titled “Xanax ‘helps me be a better mom’“, posted on CNN, did just that to me today. The …
Thanks to LinkedIn, I came across an article on Grief/Bereavement and Depression in the NY Times. As a professional with an MSW, this article causes me to pause and to express concern. Grief/Bereavement is normal after the death of a …
Aaron Swartz death on Friday, January 11, 2013 is a vivid reminder that “suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24, and is the 10th leading cause of death overall.” This amazing, talented, socially-aware and active young …
By Michelle Sicignano, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Can magnets offer a promising depression treatment without potential adverse reactions of ECT? “There is a very close interrelationship between magnetism and electricity…the brain essentially is an electrical organ,” said Ken Melman, MD, …
By Michelle Sicignano, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Through the years, this topic has received much bad press. Research seems mixed. From a conglomerate of what I have read, I might be inclined to go with this type of intervention under certain conditions. Supposedly, with well-defined parameters< in severe …
Ah club drugs, the new psychopharmacology frontier. It was only a matter of time before the mental health profession became aware that recreational drugs could unlock some doors into alternative treatments. Â To be completely honest, I think some in the …
