Michael Kahn, M.D., Harvard Medical School's Posts
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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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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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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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July 07, 2008 02:59 PM EDT --
Research has confirmed a link between depression and the menopausal transition, or perimenopause — that time of erratic periods, chaotic hormonal fluctuations, disturbed sleep, and, for some women, . . .
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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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June 09, 2008 05:28 PM EDT --
Depression often accompanies other types of medical conditions, for complex reasons.
As reported in Harvard Medical School's special health report, Understanding Depression , medical illnesses . . .
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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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May 12, 2008 10:47 AM EDT --
You hear a lot nowadays about managers wanting employees to "think outside the box." This generally means they want employees to come up with innovative solutions to problems.
In much the . . .
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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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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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March 17, 2008 04:30 PM EDT --
Depression is sometimes viewed as a normal part of aging. It shouldn't be.
A presumed inborn genetic susceptibility to depression may be triggered by the challenges of old age, such as the loss . . .
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March 03, 2008 11:09 AM EST --
When I treat patients for anxiety, depression, or other mental health problems, I usually recommend psychotherapy as part of the treatment plan because it helps in recovery. Some patients ask two logical . . .
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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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January 28, 2008 11:24 AM EST --
Depression is more common in women than in men all over the world, and in the United States, the ratio is two to one. One out of eight women will have an episode of major depression at some time in her . . .
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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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December 17, 2007 05:16 PM EST --
Recently a patient who has struggled with depression foryears, and who doesn't like taking an antidepressant every day, asked whether anew technique, called deep brain stimulation, might be something . . .
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November 30, 2007 02:34 PM EST --
A friend whose son got hooked on cocaine, and struggled for years to overcome the addiction, told me that the only way he’s been able to remain drug free is to almost completely reinvent his life. . . .
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