According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a rapid pulse or arrhythmia may occur during episodes of anxiety. A normal pulse or heart rate is between 60-100 beats per minute.

The amino acid derivative L-theanine, also known as Y-glutamylcthylamide, is found naturally almost exclusively in tea leaves. It is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and is considered to be psychoactive.

According to leaders in the area of cognitive remediation, some of the most debilitating side effects of mental illness include cognitive decline in areas of memory, attention, problem-solving skills and motor speed.

Major depressive disorder is characterized by a variety of symptoms. Some of these symptoms express themselves through an individual’s thoughts or emotional state.

A simple salt water nasal spray or wash is a natural, non-medicated treatment for dry nasal passages or congestion that accompanies the common cold. Non-medicated saline sprays and drops are widely available at pharmacies, big-box stores and supermarkets, but it is easy to make your own at home.

People can experience two types of pain. "Normal" pain in response to bodily injury, such as a bruise, sprain or burn, is called nociceptive pain. In contrast, neuropathic pain arises when the nerves that transmit pain signals are damaged.

A variety of prescription antidepressant drugs are available to treat depression and anxiety disorders. While these drugs are highly effective in treating depression, they are often associated with side effects such as headaches, weight gain and sexual dysfunction.

Approximately 14.8 million American adults suffer from depression, according to the National Institutes of Health. Sometimes the condition is temporary. The mother of a newborn, for example, may have short-term post-partum depression. But depression can be severe and persistent.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is an anxiety disorder. Children with OCD feel compelled to take action in an attempt to manage anxiety driven by involuntary fears, thoughts and ideas.

Vomiting occurs frequently in infants and small children. Viral and bacterial infections most often cause vomiting, but acute allergic reactions and chronic conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux can also cause vomiting in an 9-month-old baby.

Bipolar disorder is a medical and mental illness that impacts your mood, behavior and daily level of functioning. This illness causes mild to severe bouts of depression and mania or mixed episodes of both.

Lexapro, the brand name for escitalopram, and Celexa, the brand name for citalopram, are very similar in many ways. But the 2 drugs are not interchangeable. They differ in chemical structure, uses, effectiveness and some side effects.