Every life lost is a sad loss. If we know the person, the death can be a load that some cannot carry without the help of something like Xanax. Then comes Heath Ledger — a man who lived his life in the public eye. It was like we all knew him — so alive one minute; so uncompromisingly dead the next. A few days after his discovery on the 22nd January 2008, the Medical Examiner's Report was...

There are a number of anxiety drugs on the market. Some that have been used, even though they were originally used for treating depression. This spectrum of anti-anxiety drug works well in controlling the symptoms of anxiety. Taking anti-depressants requires continuous use for several weeks before the symptoms begin to fade away. New anti-depressants are known as selective serotonin reuptake...

Do you feel overly tired and lazy? Do you have days, more regular than you like, where you don't feel like getting dressed - or even getting out of bed? Do you ever find yourself avoiding social situations because "You just don't feel like it"? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you might be suffering from depression. Here are some superb tips to conquer the stagnant mood...

There are many causes of depression and thousands of people suffer from it every day throughout North America. While the cause of the depression for some is easily found, the cause is not so easily determined for others. Just about anything could be a possible cause, including environmental factors, biological factors or physical factors. Depression can be caused by a chemical imbalance in the...

Picture yourself out in public, perhaps at the movies, dinner or some other social event you've been looking forward to. You are having a great time when suddenly, panic sets in. Your heart begins to race; you feel like you can't breathe, you're sweating and about to lose control. Sound familiar? You're experiencing an unusual amount of panic and need to learn how to stop an anxiety attack when...