Tag: anxiety
member name: Michael Kahn, M.D., Harvard Medical School
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January 14, 2008 04:28 PM EST --
One of my patients is now considering whether to have children. While this is never a simple decision for anyone, hers is made even more complicated because she has panic disorder. Although she's . . .
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February 11, 2008 03:16 PM EST --
Recently one of my patients described a frightening experience. She was driving over a bridge when she suddenly felt afraid. Her heart beat hard and fast, her chest ached, and she began to sweat profusely. . . .
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April 14, 2008 09:17 AM EDT --
When I prescribe medication for a patient with a mental health problem, I'm frequently asked, "How long will I have to take this medication?" It's a good question. But for someone with . . .
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May 27, 2008 10:50 AM EDT --
Frequently patients ask me about various herbal remedies and supplements for treating anxiety. It's no secret that these remedies are popular in this country. But do they work?
Here's a . . .
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April 28, 2008 03:37 PM EDT --
Most people by now have heard about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is marked by recurring flashbacks or dreams about a traumatic event, as well as by other symptoms such as difficulty sleeping . . .
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July 21, 2008 01:41 PM EDT --
Many patients have heard of advance care directives, which are most often used to stipulate decisions about care at the end of life. In my experience, fewer patients know about psychiatric advance directives, . . .
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September 02, 2008 09:53 AM EDT --
One of the challenges in treating panic disorder is that it has many manifestations and varied symptoms. The disorder itself is characterized by recurring episodes of sudden, uncontrollable fear or panic. . . .
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June 23, 2008 10:29 AM EDT --
It is now possible to pay for a commercial genetic test that the company claims will assess the risk of developing bipolar disorder. As reported recently in the Harvard Mental Health Letter , an individual . . .
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August 04, 2008 10:07 AM EDT --
My colleague, Dr. Michael Miller, wrote last week about the importance of adding psychotherapy to drug treatment in order to increase the chances of recovery from bipolar depression. This week, I’ll briefly . . .
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