July 27, 2008

Smiling could make you happier than Prozac

Smiling, dancing and spending less money are just some of the ways to feel happier according to a government scientific adviser.

By Chris Irvine


Professor Jane Plant, in a controversial new book, proposes a number of unorthodox treatments for the millions of Brits suffering from depression and anxiety.

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July 18, 2008

EXPERT Q & A: Evaluating Anxiety From an Early Age

By IRENE WIELAWSKI
Published: July 11, 2008

Dr. Daniel Pine, a psychiatrist, directs the research program on mood and anxiety disorders of children and adolescents at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Md. The research seeks to identify the genetic and environmental factors underlying these mental illnesses so clinicians can identify who might be prone to them, spot early symptoms and tailor treatments more precisely to individual patients.

Dr. Daniel Pine
Q: What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and anxiety that is an appropriate response to an uncomfortable or threatening situation?

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Posted by tAPir at 10:10 AM