Behavioral Medicine Solutions

We all have heard of  people who are affected by short winter days and the seasonal depression they can cause.  Some of the more dramatic manifestations of the winter depression (seasonal affective disorder) are fatigue, increased need for sleep, and increased appetite. I have seen some patients who have to maintain completely different sizes of clothing for [...]

antidepressants have been reported to lead to both weight loss and weight gain. the mechanism for this is still poorly understood although there a few theories out there regarding glucose metabolism. I address this in my practice first by emphasizing a healthy diet and exercise regimen at the onset of therapy and altering the course [...]