Michael McGrath
Michael McGrath began providing web content shortly after finishing his graduate degree in English at the University of Alberta. His broad base of knowledge and research skills allow him to write with authority on a wide range of topics. His writing portfolio includes web content for medical information sites, online software tutorials, and answering technical software questions for monthly newsletters.
Writing has opened many opportunities for Michael. He provides web and newsletter content to companies such as MoreFocus.com and Razoreye.com on a regular basis, and has been a self-employed writer for the last nine years.
Michael recently moved from Alberta, Canada to Kaua'i, Hawai'i, and has quickly adapted to island life. He is currently working on a series of travel articles centered on Kaua'i, while continuing to write medical articles and software tutorials.
Latest Articles
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Causes: Serotonin and Strep
Obsessive-compulsive disorder causes are unclear. Medical research suggests brain chemical imbalances are a likely cause of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Aug 8, 2010
- Michael McGrath
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Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) Risk Factors
Obsessive-compulsive disorder risk factors are poorly understood, but include environmental stressors, genetics and even pregnancy.
Aug 6, 2010
- Michael McGrath
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Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia) Risk Factors
Social phobia causes are unknown, but social anxiety disorder risk factors have been identified. Social anxiety may be due to social or biological causes.
May 7, 2010
- Michael McGrath
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Psychotherapy as a Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Anxiety therapy is a part of generalized anxiety disorder treatment. Anxiety psychotherapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation techniques.
Apr 6, 2010
- Michael McGrath
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment and Drugs
Generalized anxiety disorder treatment includes medication. SSRI antidepressants are a first line treatment, but other anti-anxiety drugs are also available.
Mar 29, 2010
- Michael McGrath
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Risk Factors for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder risk factors include depression, family history and stress reactions. GAD is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States.
Feb 10, 2010
- Michael McGrath
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms
Generalized anxiety disorder causes depression, insomnia, difficulty concentrating as well as physical tension. GAD symptoms can interfere with daily life and activities.
Feb 10, 2010
- Michael McGrath
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Postpartum Depression Complications
Coping with depression symptoms is difficult. Postpartum depression may include physical symptoms or even suicidal thoughts.
Jan 15, 2010
- Michael McGrath
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Postpartum Depression Risk Factors
PPD risk factors include family and personal histories of depressive episodes including clinical depression and bipolar disorder.
Jan 11, 2010
- Michael McGrath
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Postpartum Psychosis or Depression?
Postpartum psychosis is a rare but dangerous condition that affects new mothers, increasing the risk of suicide and infanticide.
Jan 7, 2010
- Michael McGrath
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