A few weeks ago I asked for feedback about whether or not I should expand this website and the response was great. That kind of response tells me that people are being helped by this site and that what I do is having an impact. Now, I’d like to ask you about a few specifics, because I’d like to get an idea of what would help the most.

Today’s post is brought to us by Betty Doyle of Depressionpills.net.

College of Montpellier analysts indicate us how depressive disorder is related to cholesterol levels and gender.

Do you know the Institute of Medical and Health Research (INSERM) and University of Montpellier financed professionals indicated that regulating ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol levels may help avoid mood problems among aging seniors?

Today marks the second anniversary of Anxietyguru.net. Since May 2008 I have been writing, podcasting, emailing readers, and doing all I can to spread my message.

My message has always been simple. Anxiety is hard to live with but, it is manageable and does not have to stop you from living how you want to live.

According to a new study in the Journal Depression and Anxiety the answer is no. Massage is not better than deep breathing or other commonly used techniques to reduce anxiety. But my question is: Is that really a surprise?

When feeling anxious the last thing I want is a rub down. Massages usually require close contact with a stranger and stillness – and I have both in very short supply when I’m jazzed on anxiety.

It seems that video is killing the waiting room. In an effort to shorten wait times, child psychologist are turning to videoconferencing to expand services and reach more patients via “telemental health services.”

But is this a good idea for the rest of us? Can anxiety disorders and other mental health issues be addressed effectively by videoconferencing?

Is there something inherently wrong with the DSM? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the therapist’s guide for diagnosing mental ailments – it’s a useful, but bloated mental problems directory.

Some people think that mental disorders don’t exist, and that some people are just misunderstood. Well, I don’t buy that line of thought.

In celebration of my soon to be released Special Report How to Stop Anxious Thinking I’ve decided to run a competition.

To enter the competition all you have to do is submit a short story describing your most memorable triumph over anxiety. Whether it was overcoming panic, public speaking, or extreme nervousness in any number of situations. Be creative.

In one week I will select the winner and give that person a free copy of How to Stop Anxious Thinking and publish their entry on Anxietyguru.net.

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I’ve been working on an ebook and today I just wanted to follow up on my initial introduction.

• Reuters reports that a new research study shows that antidepressants and Benzodiazepines can increase risk of premature birth.

• Women taking antidepressants during pregnancy increase chances of have a preterm baby by up to 5 times.
• Same risk not seen in women that started drug therapy before pregnancy or during first 3 months.
• Antidepressants on this list include Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac.
• Benzodiazepines linked to premature births include Atvian and Xanax.

Story Hightlights

1. Study says that antidepressants may not be effective on mild depression.
2. Placebo and antidepressants performed similarly in people with mild depression.
3. Study is limited however because only Paxil and Tofranil were studied.
4. Over 2,164 clinical trials examined for study.
5. Critics claim that the clinical trials examined were too short.
6. Antidepressants still effective in people with major depression.

To read the whole story CLICK HERE.