Reading Time: 3 minutes Miracle healthcare cures often remain unfulfilled. Unfortunately, there is a tendency in humans to see only black and white rather than shades of grey
Author: Dr. Paul Latimer
Dr. Latimer is president of Okanagan Clinical Trials and an Okanagan psychiatrist. He has over 40 years experience in clinical practice, research and administration.
Postpartum illness is often more than baby blues
Reading Time: 3 minutes It is vitally important for women experiencing postpartum illness to seek help, not only for themselves but to help to keep children safe
Self-mutilation a coping mechanism for emotional pain
Reading Time: 3 minutes Here are the signs to look for if you suspect your child may be practicing self-abusive behaviours
Irritable bowel syndrome connected to your emotional state
Reading Time: 3 minutes People with IBS tend to be more prone than the general population to psychological symptoms including anxiety or depression
Antidepressants for children should be used with caution
Reading Time: 3 minutes But with proper use they are quite safe and an effective way to help people of all ages in the treatment of depression
There is no need to needlessly suffer migraines
Reading Time: 3 minutes For people who experience migraines as well as a mood disorder, the headaches often improve once the mood disorder is treated
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder no laughing matter
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are troubled by recurring disturbing thoughts and feel compelled to perform repetitive behaviours, talk to your family doctor
Nine techniques to help you quit your bad habits
Reading Time: 3 minutes But keep in mind that to quit some bad habits may require the assistance of peer support groups and/or professionals
Some simple relaxation techniques to achieving a stress-free life
Reading Time: 3 minutes But remember, relaxation techniques will not replace the need to solve the underlying problem
There is no stigma to taking needed medication
Reading Time: 3 minutes Potential risks should be measured against the benefits of relieving symptoms of the disorder