You've taken the responsible step to tackle your depression head-on and to seek treatment. However, it's a few weeks down the line and you are still not feeling better.

Most people with bipolar disorder can achieve substantial stabilisation of their mood swings and related symptoms with proper treatment.

It is helpful, as a form of self-defense, for the general public to understand the way in which pharmaceutical companies work, because much of what goes on isn't necessarily much to do with health care. This article looks at the controversial issue of generic drugs, and some of the odd reasons why doctors select which drug to prescribe for you.

There are two major kinds of medication used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. These can be characterized as the "slow but steady" kind, and the "fast and tricky" type. Each type of medication has advantages and disadvantages.

If you have tried a number of treatments for depression without getting the results you need, your doctor may suggest electroconvulsive therapy. But what is it and is it safe?

There are a few important things you need to mention to your doctor before he/she prescribes antidepressants.

The antidepressant Prozac is being consumed in such large quantities in Britain that it has now been discovered in the country's drinking water.

Many people who care for loved ones with a serious mental illness may have to make difficult decisions regarding whether or not the person should be hospitalised.

A new research finding could help bring treatment to thousands who need it, experts say.

This article sheds some light on psychoanalytic psychotherapy and should help you decide if this approach is right for you.