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New hope for the depressed?

by T_Weber_MA

19 Jun 2011 01:16 PM

When working with those who are chronically depressed one thing many in the field worry about is "self-medicating". It is not unusual for those with chronic mental health problems to turn to alcohol and other drugs when they have nowhere else to turn for help.

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Facebook Depression?

by T_Weber_MA

08 Jun 2011 09:51 AM

In March of 2011 a clinical report was released from the American Academy of Pediatrics titled The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families. This report covers a variety of issues related to social media, both positive and negative.

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Dad's Depression has an Impact on Baby

by mollycarter

14 Mar 2011 01:51 PM

When we discuss postpartum depression, we automatically think of moms suffering from this illness. But a recent study showed that many dads may experience depression after a new baby is born.

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When Someone You Love Won't Face Their Depression

by mollycarter

07 Mar 2011 10:23 AM

I have found myself in a difficult situation. I have come to believe that my husband, whom I love dearly, is suffering from depression. He is expressing a lot of common symptoms. He has lost interest in doing things, to the extent that he will sit in front of the TV all day.

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Antidepressants for Dogs: Canines Inadvertently Subjected to Myth

by Beth McHugh

Regular readers of my articles will know that I have strong views on the use of antidepressants. These drugs are marvelous lifesavers for extremely depressed people but were never intended to be used long-term.

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Hormonal Swings and Depression

by Beth McHugh

While the symptoms of PMS are very familiar to many women, those who have a history of anxiety and depression or who currently suffer from anxiety and depression may notice that the changing hormonal levels during the month bring about increased emotional problems.

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Depression in the Elderly (2)

by Beth McHugh

As we discussed in the previous article dealing with depression in the elderly, depression can hit at any age.

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Depression in the Elderly (1)

by Beth McHugh

Depression is not an uncommon illness across the most of the lifespan and the elderly are no exception. Sometimes elderly people visit their doctor with a series of ailments only to be told they are not physically ill, but are suffering from depression.

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The Importance of Exercise during Depression

by Beth McHugh

Depression affects such a large proportion of the population that any helpful adjunct to traditional Western medicine is a useful tool for the sufferer. Exercise is one such method to help alleviate the effects of depression on both the body and the mind.

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Depression Is Still a Stigma

by Beth McHugh

Despite government educational campaigns costing millions and many famous faces coming out of the closet to reveal that the "black dog" has figured prominently on their lives, the stigma surrounding depression and mental illness in general lives on.

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