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Is St. John's Wort effective in treating depression?
In 23 randomized controlled human trials, St. John's wort, or hypericum, seems to relieve... Full Answer12/31/1969
How should I take valerian?
Valerian is a perennial herb native to Europe. Extracts of valerian are made from the... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does valerian relieve sleeplessness?
In laboratory studies, valerian generally dampens the activity of the central nervous system;... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can valerian work as well as sleep medications?
A randomized trial among 80 healthy volunteers with no sleep problems compared a valerian syrup... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can valerian help me sleep better?
Evidence for improved sleep from clinical trials in humans using valerian is limited, and... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is “double depression”?
Double depression is an expression used to define a condition in people who experience... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is bipolar disorder diagnosed?
Cycling between the poles of high–high (mania) and low–low (depression) is the very... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is seasonal affective disorder (SAD) treated?
Treatments for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) include phototherapy and antidepressant... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
Although the exact mechanism is unknown, lack of exposure to adequate sunlight and imbalances... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Version 4 (DSM-IV), which is the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I do if I think someone is suicidal?
What to do if someone you know is suicidal: Trust your instincts that the individual is in... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the warning signs of suicide?
Suicidal individuals may exhibit a variety of behaviors (listed below). Verbal threats of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are risk factors for suicide?
Low levels of serotonin are associated with the risk for suicide. Research has shown diminished... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who is at risk of suicide?
Over 30,000 people took their own lives in 1997, making suicide the eighth leading cause of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are some ways to deal with grief?
The National Mental Health Association offers the following guidelines for living with grief:... Full Answer12/31/1969
