WakingUp.net

Depression is very common in patients with cardiac disease.  It is recommended that all patients with cardiac disease be screened for depression.  Helpful treatments include antidepressants from the SSRI category, psychotherapy, and stress management classes.

http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/118/17/1768

This article is an update on depression and cardiac disease from the Cleveland Clinic.  It outlines symptoms that indicate that one is depressed and the potential negative health ramifications of being depressed and suffering from cardiac disease.  http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/prevention/stress/depressionandheart.aspx

http://articles.cnn.com/2009-06-01/health/mindfulness.training.stress_1_mindfulness-training-stress-fewer-aches-and-pains?_s=PM:HEALTH

Brief article discussing the benefits of learning mindfulness techniques in an 8 week course.  Many insurance companies and health systems offer these effective courses at low or no cost.  Well worth the time.

http://www.springerlink.com/content/rv62q98671062146/http://www.springerlink.com/content/rv62q98671062146/

A research article where premed and medical students took a mindfulness stress management class.  Benefits included reduced anxiety, improved psychological well being and increased empathy.