by Dr. Louis Kopolow | Dec 31, 2016 | Depression, Recovering from Depression
About 2/3 of people treated for depression get better. About half of this number are symptom free. Psychiatric treatment can alleviate many of the symptoms of depression( mood, decreased interest, guilt, shame, decreased energy, poor concentration, sleep problems,...
by Dr. Louis Kopolow | Oct 15, 2013 | Anger and Depression, Depression, Irritability
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports the results of a 31-year longitudinal depression study. Researchers found that people experiencing current, overt irritability/anger were much more like to have: Increased depressive...
by Dr. Louis Kopolow | Jul 31, 2013 | Depression, Men and Depression
Men and women experience feelings differently. Men have frequently characterized women as too emotional, while women have often viewed men as simply ”not getting it.” Research examining the areas of the brain which become active when a person is asked to think of...
by Dr. Louis Kopolow | Jul 24, 2013 | Depression, Men and Depression
Depression in men differs from depression in women in a number of significant and subtle ways. Biological factors long recognized as important in women also play a role in the onset and treatment course for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in men. Neuroimagery studies...
by Dr. Louis Kopolow | Jul 17, 2013 | Depression, Men and Depression
Research has shown that while men’s brains are larger than female brains, in actuality women’s brain cells are packed more tightly together so that the actual neuronal mass is quite comparable. Certain brain structures do differ. Men have larger amygdala ( the danger...
by Dr. Louis Kopolow | Jul 7, 2013 | Depression, Men and Depression
Depression in men differs from depression in women in a number of significant and subtle ways. Biological factors long recognized as important in women also play a role in the onset and treatment course for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in men. Neuroimagery studies...
Dr. Louis Kopolow, Director, Potomac Grove Psychiatry.
As a Board Certified psychiatrist for 25+ years, I have specialized training and experience in recognizing and treating emotional and medical issues. I provide a range of treatments including psychotherapy, EMDR, hypnosis, and medication monitoring.