Depression

January 5, 2009

Vitamin D3 – Easy to Measure and Important to Correct

At every first psychiatric interview, especially here in the middle of northern hemisphere winter, - and if you or your client is African American always ask the SAD [seasonal affective disorder] question:
November 27, 2008

Grumpy Outed: ADD and Depression For A Lifetime

Holiday Case Report - Grumpy was one of the Seven Dwarfs in the classic Disney film Snow White. Grumpy is often a subset of cognitive depression overlooked as related to ADHD.
September 1, 2008

ADD/ADHD: Book Review, Beyond Meds – The Exercised Brain

Help for ADD/ADHD Beyond Medications: Many want to change their brain, and also want non-medication alternatives for ADD/ADHD treatment. So many ask for comprehensive brain fixes that work for a lifetime - this one is a keeper. Ratey has done it again.
July 20, 2008

Understanding ADD/ADHD Medications: Pay Attention to the Details

ADD/ADHD medications at first seems simple - if you have ADD, "Here's the script." Yes, I am suggesting we modify our scripting process. The truth is that ADD/ADHD medications do require specific, precise thinking with clear guidelines - or the entire process of medication management can become dangerous, frustrating, or disappointingly ineffective - with disastrous long term consequences. Problems arise much too often. And they are correctable!