Treatments

Psychiatrists have long known that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is fast and effective in treating severe depression. At the same time, many experts have concluded that ECT can be dangerous, is not supported by any hard research data, and...

How Did I Get Here? There are myriad things which can trigger depression.  Normal feelings of sadness at the death of a loved one, deep loss over the breakup of a marriage, even environmental changes can...

VNS or Vagus Nerve Stimulation is a relatively new treatment for depression but has been used very successfully for epilepsy for a number of years. It is also being used in a slightly different procedure for people who suffer with eating disorders. What...

Consumers looking for kinder, gentler treatments for medical ailments have been snapping up herbal remedies from pharmacy shelves in recent years. Herbs like St. John's wort and ginkgo biloba have enjoyed an overwhelming popularity...

One of the latest treatments for depression and other brain disorders, transcranial magnetic stimulation is currently having worldwide trials. What Is It? It is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates the brain using magnetic stimulation. Although TMS has been around since the late...

A San Diego drug company, BrainCells Inc., made an announcement in August of 2009 that caught psychiatrists by surprise. A clinical trial conducted by BrainCells showed that depression sufferers found relief when treated with a strange...

A San Diego drug company, BrainCells Inc., made an announcement in August of 2009 that caught psychiatrists by surprise. A clinical trial conducted by BrainCells showed that depression sufferers found relief when treated with a strange...

If you're thinking about trying an SNRI you're probably wondering which one is best: Cymbalta or Effexor XR? While only your doctor can make the final decision, you can rest assured that both drugs...