The Family Secret: Adult Children of Alcoholics

Children of alcoholics grow up to follow very specific behavior patterns based on the specific coping role they played in the family. The four roles range from Family Hero, the child who is the classic over achiever to The Scapegoat, the child who goes from one bad situation to another.

Submitted By Kim Remesch

Deciding What Anti-Depressant is Right for You

Deciding on the best ant-depressant often requires lengthy trial and error. Working with a doctor and knowing what to expect are the best preparation for this process.

Submitted By Dorothy Edison

What to Consider Before Deciding to Take Anti-Depressants

Patients suffering from depression must take into considerations their doctor and their own abilities to cope with what taking an anti-depressant requires - including their own ability to stick with treatment.

Submitted By Dorothy Edison

Dealing With Depression

Depression can be quite serious and should not be ignored. It probably will not go away by itself. What you can do if you, or someone you know, is depressed.

Submitted By mfarmer

Welcome to the World of Phobias

Phobias are more common than we might expect. The chance that you or someone you know suffers from some sort of phobia is quite probable. The unbelievable amount of phobias that exist is extraordinary. It is believed that there are over seven hundred different types of phobias that range from the common to the bizarre.

Submitted By Darlene Zagata

Is Depression a Disability?

Understanding about the disabling qualities of depression can help both the sufferers relatives, associates, and employers, as well as the suffer themself.

Submitted By Dorothy Edison