As many as 5.4 million people in the UK may be taking pills to help with anxiety and depression, but does that mean they are hooked? The Guardian newspaper says that, according to recent reports , hundreds of thousands of people are hooked on…
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To find out more about the potential side-effects of psychiatric drugs, you can use the links given below to search by either brand or generic drug-name (e.g. Adderall, Ritalin, Prozac, Paxil, Risperdal or Seroquel) or by an entire class of…
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In America, medication is becoming almost as much a staple of childhood as Disney and McDonald’s. Kids pack their pills for school or college along with their lunch money. Some are taking drugs for depression and anxiety, others for attention…
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The publishers say: “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will soon be the most frequently diagnosed chronic condition among children, surpassing asthma. Yet research shows that ADHD can’t be that prevalent. ADHD, a problem once thought to affect a small percentage…
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One in six U.S. adults reported taking a psychiatric drug, such as an antidepressant or a sedative, in 2013, a new study has found. The new data comes from an analysis of the 2013 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), which…
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“Despite more than two hundred years of intensive research, no commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders have proven to be either genetic or biological in origin, including schizophrenia, major depression, manic-depressive disorder, the various anxiety disorders, and childhood disorders such as attention-deficit…
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Our vision of practice focuses on supporting each person’s unique therapeutic process through listening to their voices and working collaboratively to develop their emotional health and wellbeing. It provides a better balance between the psychological, emotional and pharmacological approaches and…
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