Thousands have already complained of suffering from mood swings as the euphoria wears off. Experts fear it will get worse in the next month as we return to the harsh reality of the recession. The summer blues have been dubbed Post-Olympic Depression Synd
Read Full Article atPlaying video games gives the elderly 'higher levels of well-being', according to a research study conducted by North Carolina State University. Medical Xpress reports that researchers asked 140 people aged 63 and above how long they play games for, then
Some people with a family history of mood disorder have increased activity in a part of the brain that processes emotions even before they become unwell, a study has found. The discovery could help early diagnosis of the conditions, allowing people with
New research from North Carolina State University finds that older adults who play video games report higher levels of emotional well-being. Researchers asked 140 people aged 63 and older how often they played video games, if at all. The study participan
The Meadows Psychiatrist, Dr. Jon G. Caldwell, will offer REAC2H (Restoring Embodied Awareness, Compassionate Connection and Hope) Workshops, focusing on mindfulness and healthy relationships, to The Meadows Alumni free of charge before offering the work
There is a major problem with the diagnosis of "depression," and this is that it doesn't exist. There is such a thing as "melancholia," a very serious from of depression entailing risk of suicide and complete lack of pleasure in life. But, hey! for years
Dinah, ClinkShrink, & Roy produce Shrink Rap: a blog by Psychiatrists for Psychiatrists. A place to talk; no one has to listen. All patient vignettes are confabulated; the psychiatrists, however, are mostly real. --Topics include psychotherapy, humor, de
It was great to see Team GB perform so well in the Olympics, but people shouldn’t get disheartened now. We still have an exciting Paralympics to look forward to....