Mental Health

Links between obesity and mental health

Lisa K. Diamond, RN, MSN, FNP-C March 01, 2010

When treating obesity, psychological issues must not be overlooked. Learning why patients eat can help clinicians improve what patients eat.
 

Potential side effects unexplained

David S. Starr, MD, JD January 15, 2010

A depressed, middle-aged patient gets more than he bargained for from the trazodone prescribed by his family clinician.
 

Management of childhood depression

Dawn Lee Garzon, PhD, CPNP-BC, Jean Nelson, PhD, RN, and Molly Figgemeier BSN, RN September 28, 2009

Often the first to identify the warning signs of this depression in children and adolescents, primary-care providers must be prepared to institute a basic treatment plan.
 

Anxiety relief for seniors via primary care

June 05, 2009

Cognitive behavior therapy delivered in a primary-care setting can help older patients manage worry and associated symptoms
 

Increased anxiety after a sudden change in an SSRI prescription

Tina Malone, ARNP-C May 04, 2009

After two years of success with a generic antidepressant, the patient's depressive symptoms made an unwelcome return.
 

Top 10 health stories of 2008

December 11, 2008

Blood sugar goals, stem cells, CT scans, health reform--these are some of the issues to make the list of most important stories of the year, as chosen by the Harvard Health Letter.
 

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