Monthly Archives: June 2016

Article Review: Comparative Efficacy And Tolerability Of Antidepressants For Major Depressive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Network Meta-Analysis

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Susan Vaught

  Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents. The researchers noted estimates suggesting it affects about 3 percent of children aged 6 to 12, and 6 percent of teens aged 13 … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Binge-Eating Disorder

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Susan Vaught

    We have all heard or used the phrase “binge eating” or “binging.” It is a phrase that gets thrown around often, especially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons.  Most of us use it to describe eating more … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Understanding Naltrexone

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Susan Vaught

Unfortunately, in the world we all live in today, most of us know someone who is suffering from opioid and/or alcohol addiction. That or we are struggling with it in our own lives. Regardless of the initial purpose behind using … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoid Catch-Up: Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Susan Vaught

  Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus naturally found in small amounts in human digestive tracts. Symptoms cause burning, itching, thrush, and genital yeast infections. In its more serious forms, it can enter the bloodstream. Most Candida infections can be … Continue reading →

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