Depression Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Depression is one of the most common medical conditions, which can interfere significantly with a…
Connectedness Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Connecting with others and others in a meaningful way is a requirement for happiness and…
Studies have demonstrated that social support can protect against poor mental health. However, the investigators in this study found that…
Investigators have found support for the hypothesis that the anterior insular cortex region in the brain regulates brain network transitions…
Investigators found that prosocial values became more important after completing tasks that made children salient compared to tasks that made…
A drug holiday is when a patient suspends taking a medication for a length of time, from days to even…
St John’s Wort is a medicinal herb with antidepressant activity and potent anti-inflammatory properties. In several countries it is used…
Work first with the individual on their negative self-talk and possibly low self-confidence and anxieties. Emphasize that there are a…
Psychotherapy and various therapeutic or self-help groups, including AA, are first-line treatment. Medication can be helpful as a support, but…
Mood stabilisers help stabilise pronounced and prolonged mood shifts, which include hypomanic or manic phases, such as in bipolar disorder…
