Harvard Mental Health Letter articles from May 2002

Harvard Mental Health Letter archives from May 2002

The Immune System and the Mind Part II.
May 1, 2002... In Part I we described the connections between the brain and the immune system and considered the effects of stress and depression on immune function in general and the risk of catching colds or flu. In this part we discuss the effects of...

Hypnosis: Theory and Application Part I.
May 1, 2002... Although it has been familiar for more than 200 years as a means of entertainment, self-help, and psychotherapy, hypnosis is still a misunderstood practice and the hypnotic experience an elusive state of mind. Most of us think we know what it...

Using the Stages of Change.(health behavior)
May 1, 2002... The stages Precontemplation. People at this stage have no serious intention of changing their behavior now or in the foreseeable future. (Some may express a vague wish to change, which is different.) They are generally unaware of their...

In Brief - SSRIs: Take Your Pick.(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft) are the most widely used antidepressants and among the most often prescribed of all drugs. They account for more than $3...

In Brief - Drug Abuse Treatment Delay.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Figures compiled from four large North American surveys indicate that although most substance abusers and addicts eventually seek treatment, on average it takes them 10 years or more after the onset of the problem. The surveys were conducted...