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chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

chlordiazepoxide (Librium)

What is chlordiazepoxide, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Chlordiazepoxide is a psychotropic agent that is used to manage symptoms associated with anxiety disorders. It is a long acting benzodiazepine that is available for oral administration. Examples of other members of the benzodiazepine include: Chlordiazepoxide has anti-anxiety, sedative, appetite-stimulating, and weak pain relieving […]

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What is the mechanism behind compulsive sexual behavior?

What is the mechanism behind compulsive sexual behavior?

Compulsive sexual behavior can have a serious negative impact on the well-being of the people it affects. But what are the biological factors behind it? What drives compulsive sexual behavior? A new study looks into the possible molecular mechanisms. Compulsive sexual behavior — which researchers also refer to as “hypersexuality” — is characterized by intrusive […]

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Employer kindness can improve performance and mental health

Employer kindness can improve performance and mental health

If pay raises and reduced hours are not options at the moment for employers, there are other ways to help improve employees’ mental health and performance — including small gestures of kindness. Kindness on the part of the employer can boost employees’ mental health and productivity, according to a new study. A study from Penn […]

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aripiprazole (Abilify, Aristrada)

aripiprazole (Abilify, Aristrada)

What is Abilify, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Abilify (aripiprazole) is an anti-psychotic medicine used for the medical treatment of psychotic conditions and disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It also is used with other medications for the treatment of major depression in adults. The exact mechanism of action of Abilify […]

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Health Tip: Taking a Mental Health Day

Health Tip: Taking a Mental Health Day

(HealthDay News) — Taking a mental health day allows you to care for your mental health, something that’s often overlooked, the Gooden Center says. Latest Mental Health News Here are the center’s signs that you may need a mental health day: You are struggling with mental issues that are affecting your ability to work. You […]

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Four-Legged Friends Help Buffer Loss of a Spouse

Four-Legged Friends Help Buffer Loss of a Spouse

By Shannon BrownHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most stressful events. But new research suggests that having a furry loved one still at home may help ease the pain. Investigators looked at 437 older adults, some of whom […]

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Age Often Dampens Narcissists’ Self-Love, Study Finds

Age Often Dampens Narcissists’ Self-Love, Study Finds

Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Narcissism is not a good look at any age, but new research suggests it fades as people enter their 40s. However, the degree of decline in narcissism varies between individuals and can be related to their career and relationships, the researchers added. Overall, the […]

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What is hoarding disorder?

What is hoarding disorder?

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Are You Just a Worrywart or Is It Something More?

Are You Just a Worrywart or Is It Something More?

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Everyone goes through moments of worry, but for some people, anxiety takes over their lives. How can you tell if you’re an average worrywart or if you might have an anxiety disorder? Your degree of distress is often a good […]