I'm Dr. David Neubauer, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins. I'll be sharing my thoughts and opinions on a wide range of topics, focusing on depression, anxiety, sleep, and achieving good mental health. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:46:02 -0800 Yahoo! http://health.yahoo.com/experts/depression/14446/more-postpartum-depression-with-multiple-deliveries/ A new study just published in the journal Pediatrics highlights another aspect of postpartum depression—the increased risk in women who deliver multiple births. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:43:47 -0800 David Neubauer, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/depression/14444/screen-teens-for-depression/ The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has come out with new guidelines calling for teenagers to be assessed for possible depression at least once a year. The USPSTF presented its advice in the April 2009 issue of the journal Pediatrics. Thu, 21 May 2009 20:05:16 -0800 David Neubauer, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/depression/14440/new-findings-on-sleep-and-suicide/ The relationship between poor sleep and depression has been recognized for decades. Now, a new study shows that persistent sleep disturbance increases the risk for both suicidal thinking and suicide attempts. Tue, 12 May 2009 23:48:56 -0800 David Neubauer, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/depression/14431/deep-brain-stimulation-for-severe-ocd/ A new device for treating OCD uses deep-brain stimulation (DBS). DBS is directed at a specific area of the brain called the internal capsule. The device generates intermittent electrical activity that blocks abnormal nerve signals, thereby suppressing the symptoms of severe OCD. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:27:01 -0800 David Neubauer http://health.yahoo.com/experts/depression/14425/predicting-postpartum-depression/ It isn't unusual for women to feel a little moody or sad following childbirth. In fact, it is so common that it is called the "baby blues." Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:25:37 -0800 David Neubauer, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/depression/14419/is-st-johns-wort-safe-for-depression/ Taking St. John's wort for depression seems very appealing (it's natural!). But we must keep in mind that natural substances, just like the medicines prescribed by doctors, can have both good and bad effects. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:12:27 -0800 David Neubauer, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/depression/14417/the-five-rs-of-depression/ Major depression is a chronic and relapsing illness for most people. Five words that happen to begin with "R" describe what many people experience during the course of major depression Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:38:17 -0800 David Neubauer, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/depression/14398/the-side-effects-of-antidepressants/ In the last several entries of this blog, I've been extolling the virtues of antidepressants, which have been proven effective in treating various mood and anxiety disorders. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:56:33 -0800 David Neubauer, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/depression/14337/antidepressants-know-your-options/ Antidepressants affect neurotransmitters in the brain that are believed to be involved in the regulation of mood, although exactly how and why they work is not fully understood. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:44:23 -0800 David Neubauer, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/depression/14311/antidepressants-can-be-lifesavers/ Antidepressant medications work equally well for most depressed people, but certain antidepressants may be more effective for particular individuals. Sometimes one antidepressant will be helpful after another has failed, or an antidepressant ultimately may help once another medication has been added to augment its effect. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:43:02 -0800 David Neubauer, M.D.