about, but only needed for extreme cases of anxiety. Practical use?
Someone flipping out completely at a shelter.
Depression requires long term medications, such as prozac and zoloft,
which must be taken daily for weeks for their effect to be felt.
Practical use? Coastal MS/LA residents who will be severely depressed
for long term periods.
I worry about the long term effects of Katrina here. Some people will
never be the same, and I believe that some will not seek the free
help that is available for them. Suicide rates go up in the holidays
anyway, but this might just make it much worse.
PS - I paid attention in my psychology classes.
