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  • How to Talk About Your MedicationsUpdated: Tue Apr 29 22:52:53 2008
    If you're having side effects from your medications, you feel your medications aren't working or you have other medication concerns, it's important to talk to your healthcare providers. Here are ti…
  • Explaining Panic Disorder - How to Tell Someone About Your Panic Dis…Updated: Sun Apr 27 21:55:46 2008
    A challenge for many with panic disorder is explaining it to others. Whether it's a spouse or a co-worker, you can make the task easier by planning ahead. …
  • Exposure Therapy - Panic Disorder Treatment and Exposure TherapyUpdated: Fri Apr 25 00:13:12 2008
    Cognitive-behavioral therapy for panic disorder usually involves some kind of exposure therapy. Exposure therapy helps with overcoming the fear of certain situations and places. Exposure therapy al…
  • What is Agoraphobia ? An Introduction to AgoraphobiaUpdated: Fri Apr 25 00:12:41 2008
    About one-third of people with panic disorder go on to develop agoraphobia. Find out what agoraphobia is, what you can do about it, and why it's important to get help as soon as possible…
  • The Phil Hartman LawsuitUpdated: Tue Apr 15 00:13:19 2008
    Are the makers of Zoloft responsible for Phil Hartman's death?…
  • Many Women Lack Disability CoverageUpdated: Tue Apr 15 00:09:41 2008
    Women are less likely than men to have adequate insurance coverage for disability-related illnesses or injuries, but are three times as likely to lose work as a result of disability. Find out why a…
  • Chocolate and AnxietyUpdated: Mon Apr 14 20:19:17 2008
    How chocolate affects your mood and your health…
  • An Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - CBTUpdated: Mon Apr 14 20:10:57 2008
    Cognitive-behavioral therapy - also known as CBT - is often recommended for the treatment of anxiety disorders. CBT is a combination of cognitive therapy, which helps a person learn to change thoug…
  • Polls - Panic Disorder PollsUpdated: Thu Apr 10 00:37:32 2008
    How do other people with panic disorder feel about various issues and treatments related to their disorders? Have they experienced similar symptoms and side effects as you? Learn more and interact …
  • Lending a Hand - For the Support PersonUpdated: Thu Apr 10 00:27:26 2008
    Many kinds of support are needed by and available to people with anxiety disorders. While many of us tend to rely on one person for support, the truth is that anyone who knows us and who knows we h…
  • Psychiatric Patients More Emotionally Distressed After 9/11Updated: Thu Apr 10 00:18:46 2008
    People with psychiatric disorders may be particularly vulnerable to developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from the September 11 terrorist attacks, a new study finds…
  • Venlafaxine Provides Long-Term Relief for GADUpdated: Thu Apr 10 00:01:27 2008
    Generalized anxiety disorder affects about 4 million American adults each year, according to the NIMH. The symptoms of GAD can be debilitating, and people with GAD often have other conditions as we…
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