Depression: Based on a True Story

"Ring, ring." The crisis operator answers the phone to a woman pleading to let her daughter know that she loves her. The woman spent her day writing letters to friends and loved ones, expressing her thoughts and emotions. From the loaded gun on the table to the rope hanging from... Read More

To Long Term Care Professionals: How to Dramatically Improve your Residents Psychiatric Care

Long term care facilities and residents' doctors should consider combining medication treatment with psychological and behavioral approaches, such as strength-embedded psychotherapy, for a range of psychological disorders.Currently, psychiatrists and primary care providers in long term care are prescribing drugs and more drugs as the only treatment for psychological disorders. But... Read More

I?m Not Depressed; I?ve Just Been Having A Lousy Conversation With Myself

Not long ago, I attended a mastermind group. During the meeting, one of the women went into a litany about how terrible things had been in the past few weeks and how depressed she felt as a result. Inspired, I rose from my seat and told her, "You're not depressed,... Read More

Major Depression and Manic Depression ? Any Difference?

Countless number of patients and their family members have asked me about manic?depression and major depression. "Is there any difference?" "Are they one and the same?" "Is the treatment the same?" And so on. Each time I encounter a chorus of questions like these, I am enthused to provide answers.You... Read More

What About Drugs for Anxiety and Depression?

As a counselor, I am often asked, "Can drugs be helpful for anxiety and depression?" The answer I give is "Yes" and "No."Yes, drugs may be useful for short-term help. No, drugs are not a good long-term solution.Anxiety and depression are not caused by a lack of drugs. Drugs do... Read More

Reclaiming Your Life From Anxiety Symptoms

Only somebody who has lived with anxiety ? as either a sufferer or a carer ? knows how devastating it can be. The affect can be seen and felt across every aspect of your life for years and years.So how does anxiety make you withdraw from life?Basically, people with anxiety... Read More

Aromatherapy and Depression

When artiste Leslie Cheung committed suicide, he left behind a trail of speculations amidst sighs of regret. News of his "depression" arose. The realisation that even a superstar could be plagued by such problems abruptly heightened the "suffering index" of ordinary folks. Incessant natural disasters, bleak economic outlook, fear of... Read More

I Love You, I Hate You But Dont Go: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

It amazes me that 6-10 million Americans have been diagnosed with this isolating disorder. What's amazing about this is that not much is written about BPD much less talked about. Almost like there is a stigma attached to the very name.The name Borderline Personality Disorder originated in 1938 by Adolph... Read More

Manic Depressive Episodes And Scientology

Scientologists believe that chemical imbalances do not exist. In their view manic episodes should be treated with periods of introspection and audits; a notion which is particularly bizarre and scientifically untenable.Chemical imbalances do exist in the brain. Everyone has them, not just those with clinical instances of mental illness. A... Read More

Mental Health Stigma ? What Can We Do About It?

What is Stigma? Stigma is the use of stereotypes and labels when describing someone, and it is often attached to people who suffer from mental health issues. We don't fully understand how the brain works yet, but one thing we DO know is that it is an organ. Yet our... Read More

Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression

Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic or Treatment-Resistant Depression About Vagus Nerve Stimulation(VNS) VNS is not brain surgery, although it is a treatment that affects the function of the brain. Vagus Nerve Stimulation uses specific stimulation of the vagus nerve to send stimulation to specific parts of the brain that are... Read More

It Aint Easy Being Brave

A zoo attendant entered a lion cage carrying only a broom. He casually swept with no concern for the wild animal. He even poked the big cat with his broom. The lion hissed at him and moved to another corner of the enclosure. An onlooker remarked "You certainly are brave."... Read More

Acidity Depresses Thyriod Function

THE RISKAccumulation of acids in your body, due to insufficient digestion of food, food allergies and consumption of acid-forming substances, can depress thyroid function. Acid-related causes of hypothyroidism also include exposure to heavy metals and toxic chemicals in the water supply and in highly processed food. When your body's acid... Read More

Depression Treatment: Depression Would Be Second Largest Illness by 2010!

World Health Organisation states one out of four worldwide suffer from various forms of mental, behavioral, and neurological disorders. Are you one of them?It has also been estimated that depression would be the second largest illness by 2010 keeping in mind its pace by which it is affecting people world... Read More

Hurricane Recovery: Steps to Start Putting Your Life Back in Order

It seems unreal, another major storm hitting Florida after experiencing four last year. The beginning of hurricane season, Floridians were just starting to get past the destructive events that caused many of people stress and even, depression. As Hurricane Dennis comes onshore, the upcoming hours, days, and months afterwards may... Read More

When Your Mind Develops A Mind Of Its Own

We've all been there? One minute your listening intently as your mother in law tells you for the tenth time about the people she met on her recent holiday? or to the boss as he delivers a presentation on improving productivity levels (yawn!)One minute you're listening? the next you're planning... Read More

Anxiety and Depression Treatment - 5 Tips for Beating Depression

Everyone has days when they are down, worn out and just not feeling all that happy.That's OK, you need to have days like this, otherwise how would you know when you are happy. You need to have something to contrast your happiness with. What is black without white?Even though you... Read More

Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Depression - A Natural Treatment

A new research study has again shown that a diet rich in omega3 fatty acids can effectively treat and prevent depression and other mental disorders.The research, published in the February issue of the journal, Biological Psychiatry, has actually shown that omega3 fatty acids and foods that are high in uridine... Read More

Major Symposium About Vagus Nerve Stimulation & Depression at the American Psychiatric Association

A major symposium about vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for chronic or recurrent depression will be presented at the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting in May. This is the largest gathering of psychiatrists in the world and over 25,000 psychiatrists will be in attendance.On February 3, 2005, the FDA... Read More

Recognizing Depression

Depression is a serious issue. There are simply hundreds of thousands of people who deal with depression on a daily basis. Are you one of them? Do you know someone that may be? How can you recognize the signs of depression? How can you help someone who may be facing... Read More

Everyday I have the Blues: A Medical Intuitive look at Depression

It may come in waves, it may control our lives. Depression is something that many of us struggle with.For some people, depression has been a part of their experience for so long that they've begun to believe it's what they are. They become experts at "doing" depression--hiding it, working around... Read More

Aspartame and Your Mental Health

In 1965, a chemist working to develop an ulcer drug accidentally discovered a substance 200 times sweeter than sugar. The FDA initially shunned this substance because it caused seizures and brain tumors in lab animals.In 1981, the FDA allowed this brain tumor and seizure-causing substance to begin both sweetening and... Read More

Is it ADHD or is it Depression?

During the assessment process it is of great importance for the physician or clinician to consider other possible causes of inattention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity in your child, or teen, or yourself. In fact, this is probably the most important element of a good assessment. There are several possible causes of... Read More

New Treatment for Chronic Depression

Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Treatment-Resistant Depression About Vagus Nerve Stimulation VNS is not brain surgery, although it is a treatment that affects the function of the brain. Vagus Nerve Stimulation uses specific stimulation of the vagus nerve to send stimulation to specific parts of the brain that are involved... Read More

Antidepressants 101- What You Absolutely Need to Know

IntroductionChange in social and economical states throughout the world although has brought prosperity among the individuals of the world but at a price. It has brought both physical and mental stressors. Now people have to work harder and under mental tensions. Now the depression is prevalent everywhere at office, in... Read More

Neuronetics Uses Magnetism to Lift Depression
BusinessWeek
Pennsylvania startup Neuronetics has commercialized the treatment of depression with electromagnetic pulses. The FDA has approved By Jennifer L. Schenker ...
Neuronetics Selected by World Economic Forum as 2011 Technology PioneerPR Newswire (press release)

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CNN International
Tropical Storm Gaston 2010 Now Tropical Depression Caribbean Path
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Tropical Storm Gaston 2010 Now Tropical Depression Caribbean Path – It was announced today that Gaston has faded from a tropical storm to a tropical ...
NHC Report: Gaston fades from tropical storm to depressionReuters
Gaston back down to tropical depression; NC could feel Earl by this afternoonPalm Beach Post (blog)
NASA sees Depression Nine become Gaston then back to a depressionEurekAlert (press release)
The Free Lance-Star (blog) -FOX43.com -WPEC
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National Geographic
Lack of Sleep Can Cause Depression, Weight Gain and Even Death
TIME (blog)
The study even adjusted for other medical conditions that affect sleep (and death rates), such as obesity, alcohol and depression. ...
Insomnia in men increases depression, weight gain and deathHealth Jackal
Insomniac men more likely to die earlyTimes of India
Insomniac men run fourfold higher death risk--studyThe Money Times
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Telegraph.co.uk
Race to save Chilean miners trapped underground from spiralling into ...
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Chilean health minister Jaime Mañalich said that, on the video, he saw the telltale signs off depression. "They are more isolated, they don't want to be on ...
Depression and unpaid wages add to woes of trapped miners in ChileIndependent
NASA sends experts to help trapped Chilean miners cope with ordealPalm Beach Post
NASA tapped to help save minersFederalNewsRadio.com
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Stigma of depression hard to overcome for Shawn Andrews
USA Today
"I didn't know what depression was. I just held a lot of things in. I didn't know who to talk to because I felt I'd get a biased opinion. ...
Shawn Andrews Continues His ComebackGiants Football Blog (blog)

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CBC.ca
Another tropical depression forms in Atlantic
MiamiHerald.com
Tropical Depression 9 has formed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa and is expected to strengthen and eventually become Tropical Storm Gaston. ...
Tropical Depression 9 forms as Hurricane Earl, Tropical Storm Fiona approach ...Examiner.com
New tropical depression forms in the Atlantic, expected to strengthenal.com (blog)
NHC REPORT-Tropical Depression 9 forms in east AltanticReuters Africa
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog) -Damego -Sun-Sentinel
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PsychCentral.com
Lower Access to Care for Low-Income Mothers with Depression
PsychCentral.com
Findings also revealed that low-income mothers suffering from depression were less likely to breastfeed their infants for the first year of life as ...
NAMI Offers Local Communities Support Amid State Mental Health Crisis24-7PressRelease.com (press release)
Mental health classes to start this monthSouth Bend Tribune
Hearts & Minds: NAMI Highlights Meditation, Yoga and Other 'Mindfulness ...PR Newswire (press release)

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Depression in preschoolers?
Austin American-Statesman (blog)
The first, an article about depression in preschool-aged children, appeared last weekend in the New York Times Magazine. The writer describes the growing ...

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Washington Post
Christina Romer's White House days ending
San Francisco Chronicle
... Great Depression, and the fashioning of an $800 billion stimulus program that kept the country out of what Romer, 51, called "my father's depression. ...
Romer Says President's Actions Staved Off 2nd Great DepressionNASDAQ
Government stimulus won't workTampabay.com
Departing Obama advisor defends of economic policiesAFP
BusinessWeek -The Hill (blog) -All247News (blog)
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PsychCentral.com
Study Shows SAMe May Ease Depression
New York Times (blog)
SAMe stands for S-adenosyl methionine, a naturally occurring molecule that is widely used in Europe for depression, arthritis and other ailments. ...
Study Shows SAM-eTreats DepressioneMaxHealth
SAMe Aids in Depression TreatmentNatural Products Marketplace
Study: Dietary Supplement May Treat Major DepressionAOL Health (blog)
Dr. Cutler -About.com: Health -RedOrbit
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