Archive for July, 2009

Over Procrastination

We all procrastinate, and if you claim you don’t, there’s something other than blood running through your veins, as this phenomenon is simply part of the human condition. But that said, ask yourself if this sounds like you: After exhaustive research you’re still waiting on that one final scintilla of information permitting you to finally [...]

Observations from my Recent Trip to Boise and Salt Lake City: Southwest Airlines

Observations from my Recent Trip to Boise and Salt Lake City: Southwest Airlines

Thanks to everyone that attended my mid-June psychopharmacology seminars in Boise, Idaho and Salt Lake City, Utah. I sincerely hope that all attendees enjoyed and benefited from the trainings. More importantly, I strived to better your condition with regard to this subject matter, as all of you are entitled to a lasting return on your [...]

Bipolar Disorder vs. ADHD: The Quick and Dirty

Bipolar Disorder vs. ADHD: The Quick and Dirty

Irritability, frustration intolerance, aggression and inattentiveness are present in both disorders. Did I miss anything? What are your experiences when it comes to differentiating Bipolar disorder and ADHD?

Do Antidepressants Really Deliver?

I suppose the answer to this question hinges on the definition of deliver. Let’s start up top with the bottom line: Treating depression pharmacologically is not easy! A major study, the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) is the largest independently funded clinical trial for depression. The study’s primary objective was to develop a [...]