About the Author

Alison Palkhivala

Alison Palkhivala is an award-winning writer and journalist specializing in lifestyle, nutrition, health, and medicine. She has authored the Belvoir special report Overcoming Depression and the University Health News book Positive Thinking and has contributed many articles about coping with mental illness and living a healthy, positive life. She has worked as a blogger for Good Days about coping with chronic illness, and she helps doctors stay up-to-date on the latest findings in medicine for Elsevier’s PracticeUpdate. Alison is a member of both the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) and Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC). She is also studying Clinical Epidemiology part-time at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. She lives in Montreal, Canada with her husband and two children.

Articles by Alison Palkhivala

Treating Depression in the Elderly

By Alison Palkhivala

Depression affects more than 6.5 million people ages 65 and older in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. That number rises dramatically among elderly people who are hospitalized—demonstrating the effect significant illness can have on mental health. Causes | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment   Causes … Read More

Signs of Depression Relapse and How to Prevent Them

By Alison Palkhivala

One of the most important, yet most neglected, aspects of depression treatment is preventing depression from returning. Relapse refers to the returning signs of depression after a period of weeks or months of doing well. The term recurrence sometimes refers to a relapse that occurs late, after many months or … Read More

Serotonin and its Link to Depression

By Alison Palkhivala

There are many researchers who believe that an imbalance in serotonin levels may influence mood in a way that can lead to depression… but also possibly to other neurological problems, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, panic, and even excess anger. This is what scientists theorize because there is no way … Read More

How to Support Someone Dealing with Depression

By Alison Palkhivala

When someone you care about is dealing with depression, it can be painful to watch. People with depression don’t always make good choices. You may get frustrated when they refuse to leave the house or eat anything except burgers and fries. It’s not uncommon for people dealing with depression to … Read More
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