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If you started a new antidepressant within the past few months, it may be one reason you’re seeing more hair on your brush. Unfortunately, while antidepressants exist to improve your mental health, some of the side effects can be a blow to your self-esteem. Why Do Antidepressants Cause Hair Loss? The type of hair loss generally caused by antidepressants is called telogen effluvium. Telogen effluvium occurs when your body is stressed in some way—perhaps by childbirth, illness, surgery, mental stress, poor nutrition, or medication—which causes hair follicles to enter into the resting stage (telogen phase) prematurely....

However, any side effect—including weight-related side effects—depends entirely on how your body reacts to a medication. It is possible that you will notice no change in weight or that you will swing in the opposite direction of what’s typical, no matter which medication you take. For some people, the fluctuation in weight is only temporary. Weight-Related Side Effects of Antidepressants Weight changes are among the reported side effects of antidepressant drugs....

Imagine that it is a warm summer day and you are sitting on the side of a swimming pool. The sun is shining down and there are children laughing and splashing in the water. What sort of images do you see in your mind as you think about this scene? These individuals have no “mind’s eye,” or their imagination is essentially blind. This ability to visualize events and images plays an important part in people’s lives....

While Ativan is most frequently used to treat anxiety disorders, it’s often prescribed to treat anxiety symptoms that accompany other psychiatric conditions as well as for other illnesses, despite not being approved for them by the Food and Drug Administration (aka an “off-label use”). For instance, some doctors prescribe Ativan for alcohol withdrawal, to prevent nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, and for insomnia. How Ativan Treats Panic Disorder Neurotransmitters in the brain, known as gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors (GABA), are partly responsible for regulating sleep and feelings of relaxation and anxiety....

The exact cause of ADHD isn’t known. But researchers suspect there may be several factors that determine whether someone might develop ADHD. Genetics, toxins, exposure to substances during prenatal development, and certain medical conditions can all play a role. This article explores the different causes of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Common Causes of ADHD Researchers believe that there are many different causes of ADHD. Some of the factors that can contribute or increase the risk of developing ADHD include:...

Diagnosis of BPD in DSM-IV as an Axis II Disorder Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and other personality disorders are typically diagnosed using the official guidebook for the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (currently in its fifth edition, the DSM-5). The last DSM, DSM-IV-TR, used a “multi-axial” diagnostic system. This means that when a diagnosis was made, attention was paid to five different areas, or axes, that could affect the individual who was being diagnosed....

Many theories of attention tend to concentrate on how we focus our attention but fail to address exactly how we manage to ignore all the stimuli around us competing for attentional resources. A few recent studies have focused on the neuroscience behind this process, shedding some light on the possible processes that influence how we tune out distractions. Attention at the Neural Level One 2013 study by researchers at Newcastle University suggested that the way neurons respond to outside stimuli impacts perceptual abilities....

BuSpar Availability The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the brand BuSpar to treat anxiety disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder , which includes physical symptoms of anxiety including shakiness, jitteriness, dizziness, sweating, dry mouth, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and excessive worry. Production of the brand name product BuSpar was discontinued after the patent expired, but the generic buspirone HCL is available. The medication is taken by mouth and comes in 5 mg, 7....

Typical vs. Atypical Chest Pain Professionals have divided chest pain under the headings of “typical” and “atypical.” Typical chest pain is thought to be more likely related to a cardiac event. Atypical chest pain, on the other hand, is thought to decrease the likelihood that the pain has cardiac origins. But, defining what is “typical” and what is “atypical” is not set by clear boundaries. And, although atypical chest pain reduces the likelihood of heart trouble, some people do, indeed, have atypical chest pain with a heart attack or other cardiac episode....

There’s no reason to feel ashamed or embarrassed about receiving accommodations. Providing these accommodations were shown to be helpful for ADHD students. Helpful Accommodations for ADHD Students While you specific needs may vary, there are several accommodations that can be particularly helpful for students with ADHD. Here are examples of accommodations you might request: How Information Is Presented Some accommodations focus on how information is presented to students. Because students with ADHD process information differently, presenting information in different ways or formats can be helpful....

While the intensity of grief usually fades with time for most people, these feelings don’t improve for people with complicated grief. They might be so intense that they disrupt their day to day lives. A person with complicated grief might also display certain dysfunctional behaviors and might experience irrational thoughts, such as thoughts that the person who has died might come back to life. It’s a chronic form of grief that could impair one’s life....

While most people generally experience some level of discomfort or anxiety when confronted with the reality of human mortality in a dying/death situation such as in a hospital, home, or hospice during the dying process, or during a funeral, memorial, or interment service after a loved one dies, this uneasiness does not generally constitute thanatophobia (although this term is sometimes misapplied in these instances). Genuine thanatophobia must: Focus inwardly on you losing your life and doesn’t involve worrying about the death of someone else....

Ways to take care of yourself include: Reading the news from reliable sources (and taking breaks from the news) Recognizing the things you can control, like having good hygiene Taking measures only if recommended by the CDC Practicing self-care Seeking professional help from a licensed mental health professional if necessary Ways to Manage Stress The way you cope with stress can go a long way toward ensuring that you’re taking helpful action in managing your mental health....

Fear of the Political Process Election season is generally filled with mudslinging, pointed advertisements, and hard-fought debates. If you are uncomfortable with conflict, you might be tempted to hide in the house with the television off during the months preceding a major election. Fear of Politicians Politicians have had a reputation for avoiding direct answers to questions and for being untrustworthy. While many people actively dislike politicians, actual fear of them is somewhat more unusual....

As an SNRI, duloxetine inhibits the reuptake of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system and as a result, increasing the amounts available in the brain. These brain chemicals work to help regulate mood, so increasing their levels can help relieve symptoms of depression. Uses Cymbalta is used for the treatment of major depressive disorder. The effectiveness of Cymbalta for longer-term use, or more than nine weeks, has not been systematically evaluated in clinical trials....

Based on the 2020 National Health Interview Survey, the CDC indicated that 16.5% of respondents had made use of prescription medication for mental health, while 10.1% engaged with a therapist for counseling services. Despite the progress made in expanding the dialogue around mental health issues, it’s clear there’s still much work to be done. And while mental health treatment can extend beyond prescription medication and therapy, there are still barriers to accessing care based on oppression, stigma, and financial limitations....

The mental health issues common in the deaf community include depression, anxiety and severe illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Mental illnesses are compounded in the deaf community by difficulties communicating with care providers — researchers have found that lip-reading isn’t adequate, interpreters who know sign language are scarce, and many diagnostic tools depend on knowledge that’s not common among those who are deaf. Mental Health in the Deaf Community Lots of people have some hearing loss — between 15% and 26% of the population, according to one study....

Definition For those who have mild depression and other mood disorders, it’s not uncommon to experience symptoms at night. A person may have more energy and a better mood earlier in the day, with symptoms of depression becoming worse at night. People who are depressed may feel there is no clear reason for the mood changes they experience at certain times of the day. Unlike people who do not have depression, they may feel that they are unable to control the changes....

Marriage was one of the first non-biological factors identified as improving life expectancy. The explanation given was that married people tend to take fewer risks with their health and have better mental and emotional health. Marriage also provides more social and material support, which means having someone to take you to the doctor or care for you when you are sick. However, research shows that the difference between married people and single people, in terms of health, is narrowing....