Mental Attitude: US children are depressed: According to an alarming study, in 2007 8% of children in the US, ages 12-17, had a Major Depressive Episode! National Health Interview Survey, 2008
Health Alert: Children are still smoking: A shocking survey showed 50% of high school students tried smoking in 2008, and 25% of children ages 12 [...]
Weekly Health Update
Week of: Monday, January 18th, 2010
Courtsey of:
Dr. Todd P. Sullivan
(703) 912-7822
Mental Attitude: Depression: coping with aniexty symptoms through lifestyle changes: Experts stress you can do a lot to support your treatment for depression and anxiety. Try to eat well and get enough sleep. Don’t rely on alcohol or illicit drugs. Physical activity is key, as there’s [...]
Weekly Health Update
Week of: Monday, January 11th, 2010
Courtsey of:
Dr. Todd P. Sullivan
(703) 912-7822
Mental Attitude: Depression: coping with aniexty symptoms: Although many types of talk therapy may help treat aniexty and depression, one approach that shows great results is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT helps patients identify and then change the thought and [...]
Weekly Health Update
Week of: Monday, January 4th, 2010
Courtsey of:
Dr. Todd P. Sullivan
(703) 912-7822
Mental Attitude: Benefits of laughter: Laughter increases secretion of catecholamines & endorphines, which increases oxygenation of the blood, relaxes arteries, increases heart rate, decreases blood pressure — all have a positive effect on all cardiovascular & respiratory ailments, as well as [...]
Weekly Health Update
Week of: Monday, December 28th, 2009
Courtsey of:
Dr. Todd P. Sullivan
(703) 912-7822
Mental Attitude: Family gaterhings: If your family fights, or going home for the holidays triggers bad memories, you can cope. Don’t expect the worse. Focus on catching up with a cousin or enjoying your favorite dish. Make a plan. Have a trusted [...]