Use the links below to browse our complete library of articles on depression, anxiety & mood.

Intro to depression, anxiety and mood, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Viewed from Women to Women’s perspective, mood problems in women are so common in our culture because our biography is actively interacting with our biology to write our emotional history. Includes a synopsis of all our articles on the neurochemical basis of how mood issues develop, and how to address them without relying on medication.

Antidepressants and natural alternatives, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Most of the new patients at our medical practice come to us on antidepressants — and many want to get off. Here’s our view of what causes depression, how antidepressants work and their side effects, and the natural alternatives we’ve found to be effective.

Understanding the symptoms of depression. Information on the symptoms of depression and how mood disorders like clinical depression differ from mild, situational depression.

Anxiety in women — causes, symptoms, and natural relief, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Millions of women suffer from anxiety — most of them are disappointed with the drugs they are given and many more aren’t even seeking help. The good news is that there are effective, natural ways to find relief from anxiety.

Postpartum depression’s silver lining, by Marcy Holmes, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. If you or someone you care about is concerned about postpartum depression, this article can give you information on how to recognize PPD and offers suggestions for treating PPD naturally.

What is postpartum depression, by Marcy Holmes, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. If you currently struggle with PPD, have in the past, or want to help someone who has — read on to learn what this might tell us about our brain chemistry and its sensitivity to hormonal changes — and what you can do about it. PPD, like PMS, PMDD, and perimenopausal depression, lets you know your body needs more support!

Am I at risk for PPD? If you or someone you care about is concerned about postpartum depression, this article can give you information on what factors place a woman at higher risk for PPD.

Seasonal affective disorder — getting back to nature, by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP. Nearly all of us notice subtle shifts in our energy with the changing seasons. But if you compartmentalize life between the “bright” days of spring and summer and the “dark” days of fall and winter, you could be suffering a common type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder. Learn to heed Mother Nature’s message behind symptoms of seasonal sadness, lethargy and carbohydrate cravings, and banish your winter blues naturally, without drugs.

 

Last Date Modified: 05/10/2011