Bio
Dr. Preston has presented continuing education workshops for the past 25 years and has spoken in the United States, Canada, Russia, Africa, and Europe.
He is the author of "Drugs in Psychiatry" chapter in the Encyclopedia Americana.
Specialties:
- Psychology
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Credentials
- Education
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Doctor of Psychology, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1979
- Board Certifications
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American Psychological AssociationCounseling Psychology, American Board of Professional PsychologyNeuropsychology, ABPN
- Honors or Awards
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Distinguished Contributions to Psychology, California Psychological Association, 2006President's Award: Mental Health Association, 2003
- Publications
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15 of my books are in print...1/2 are self-help books and 1/2 are textbooks for professionals...see "books" section of this web site.
Activity
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What medications interact with benzodiazepines?
When taking benzodiazepines, any other type of medication that causes drowsiness or impaired alertness and reaction time can be potentially dangerous, especially if one has to drive an automobile. ...
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What are side effects of benzodiazepines?
Here are side effects of benzodiazepines: Common side effects: These include drowsiness, dizziness, forgetfulness, and slurred speech. Less common side effects: These include confusion, nervousne...
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What are side effects of antidepressants?
Side effects of antidepressants include the following: Common side effects: These include nausea and heartburn; energized or anxious feelings (this typically subsides within one to two weeks); hea...
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What medications interact with anticonvulsants?
Anticonvulsants can interact adversely with the following medications. Interactions vary depending on the specific anticonvulsant. birth control pills (especially with Tegretol; may occur with T...
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What should I know about antidepressants before I take them?
There are many different types of antidepressants on the market. If you decide to use prescription medication, it’s important that you work with your medical provider to find the right medica...
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What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
There are a number of symptoms that often accompany bipolar I and II. Technically, these are not mood swings per se, but they are dominant features seen in many cases of bipolar disorder and are im...
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What kinds of exercise should I do?
When choosing an exercise activity, the most important thing to consider is how much you enjoy doing it. We all know it; if you pick an activity that you don’t like, you’re far less lik...
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What makes depression different from the blues?
Sadness is considered a normal, healthy emotional reaction to minor losses and disappointments. Sadness is very transient, lasting only several minutes, a few hours, or, at most, a few days. It is ...
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What is situational depression?
Most people encountering major losses grieve but don’t become seriously depressed and don’t need psychological or psychiatric treatment. However, researchers have found that about 25 pe...
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How can mindfulness help my depression?
Mindfulness is a cognitive method that has shown promise in improving depression. The technique, originally developed by Buddhist monks, has recently been found effective for many modern problems s...
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What types of psychotherapy can help treat depression?
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) focuses on how people interact with others. IPT’s aim is to help people explore their important relationships, understand how their depression may be affectin...
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How can changing the way I think and act help me with my depression?
According to CBT researchers, some of the thinking patterns that can contribute to depression include the following: Overgeneralization: Jumping to negative conclusions about situations ba...
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How can depression be treated?
First, an important issue. Severe depression can occur in the context of unipolar disorder or bipolar disorder. These disorders are very different. Treatments that are effective with unipolar depre...
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What is atypical depression?
Atypical Depression is a form of major (clinical) depression. Approximately 15% of people suffering with depression have this version of the disorder. Atypical depression has many symptoms that are...
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What is the treatment for premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) affects 5 percent of women in the USA. This is considered to be a biologically based mood disorder. It is unique among mood disorders: it has an abrupt onset ...
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