The Chemical Imbalance Myth

Over the last fifty years there has been a theory that some mental illnesses are due to "a chemical imbalance" within the brain. The article below discusses just how much truth there is in the theory.

Doctor, Is My Mood Disorder Due to a Chemical Imbalance?

Acupuncture and depression

People with depression may benefit as much from acupuncture as they do from counseling, suggests a new study. Researchers found one in three patients was no longer depressed after three months of acupuncture or counseling, compared to one in five who received neither treatment.

Full research here:

Acupuncture and counselling for depression

latest research on antidepressants

This article appeared in a local newspaper on March 5th.

20 Commandments for Mental Health Workers

I thought you may like this article, as it gives some direction as to what mental health nurses are supposed to be about:

The Commandments

eating disorders

The link below takes you to a podcast giving an overview of eating disorders:

Overview of eating disorders

weight gain in the treatment of schizophrenia

By now, it has probably become apparent that the new generation of antipsychotic drugs used in the treatment of schizophrenia all tend to have the unfortunate side effect of weight gain in the patient. The link below goes to a short video concerning how this weight gain can be managed:

weight gain in schizophrenia

Is suicide immoral?

One doctor's view on the morality of suicide:

Is suicide immoral?