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Tag Archives: depression
5 Ways to beat the winter blahs….
From our friends @twitter Psychfeeds Call it the winter blues or blahs or simply seasonal sadness. Whatever term you use, around this time, many of us start to feel our mood sinking. We feel especially tired and sluggish. We might … Continue reading
November’s Newsletter…
Has the time change made you feel more tired and sleepier than usual? Are you less patient with family and friends? Do you just want to stay inside and sit in front of the TV? Are you feeling SAD? Seasonal … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, depression, fiscal cliff, SAD, seasonal affective disorder
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NIMH Have Released Several New Fact Sheets
ANXIETY DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS This fact sheet describes developments in the understanding of how anxiety disorders affect children and adolescents and the direction of future research. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders-in-children-and-adolescents/index.shtml BIPOLAR DISORDER IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS This fact sheet describes developments … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety disorder, bipolar, brain development, children, depression, mental health
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Suicide in America: Frequently Asked Questions
This is a brief overview of the statistics on depression and suicide with information on depression treatments and suicide prevention. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-in-america/suicide-in-america-frequently-asked-questions.shtml
What A Difference A Friend Can Make
What A Difference a Friend Makes (reprinted from www.samhsa.gov) SAMHSA recently held a video contest. Watch the winning video from the recent “What a Difference a Friend Makes” contest. The contest asked people to share meaningful stories about friends helping … Continue reading
Treatment of Children with Mental Illness
Answers to frequently asked questions about the treatment of mental disorders in children. Cover of Treatment of Children with Mental Illness Publication Introduction Research shows that half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14.1 Scientists are … Continue reading
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Teens Who Recover From Hard-To-Treat Depression Still At Risk For Relapse
Teens with hard-to-treat depression who reach remission after 24 weeks of treatment are still at a significant risk for relapse, according to long-term, follow-up data from an NIMH-funded study published online ahead of print November 16, 2010 in the Journal … Continue reading
