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When Someone You Love Has Repeated, Intense Episodes of Depression March 8, 2012 . 7 Comments
Without the tools to manage it, recurring and intense depression often breaks up relationships. The truth is, depression is hard to handle. One way to help make it through depressive episodes ... Read More
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The Imagination Is a Powerful Tool February 24, 2012 . 5 Comments
Did you know that your imagination is a powerful tool for positive change? Or that, without your intentional guidance, it can be your greatest enemy? Many people neglect their imagination, ... Read More
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High Stress Levels in Parents of Adult Children with Mental Illness February 13, 2012 . 917 Comments
Any caregiver is likely to be vulnerable to stress. However, parents who care for a child with a serious mental illness (SMI) are at increased risk for adverse physical symptoms resulting ... Read More
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Poison Control: What Is the Toxic Dose of Abilify? February 9, 2012 . 2 Comments
Abilify (aripiprazole), manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb, was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002. An antipsychotic medication, Abilify has shown noteworthy ... Read More
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Premature Babies at Increased Risk for Depression and Anxiety February 3, 2012 . 63 Comments
According to a new study led by A.C. Burnett of the Department of Psychology at the University of Melbourne in Australia, children born prematurely and with low birth weights (LBW) are ... Read More
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Body Image Issues and Healthy Boundaries January 30, 2012 . 5 Comments
Many people, but primarily young, educated, Western women, struggle to sustain a positive body image—for a multitude of reasons that have been discussed in previous posts. Often a negative ... Read More
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How Psychotherapy Styles Differ in Coping with Anxiety or Depression January 23, 2012 . 10 Comments
Psychotherapy is the first form of treatment for depression or anxiety and involves a variety of treatment techniques. During psychotherapy, the person experiencing depression or anxiety ... Read More
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Hyperactivity: A Common Side Effect of Luvox in Young Patients December 8, 2011 . No Comments
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mood problems, regardless of age or demographics. Children and adolescents experience anxiety and depression at a significant rate, although ... Read More
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Lexapro and Depression in Older Adults December 6, 2011 . 1 Comment
Depression among older adults is an often-overlooked health crisis. Studies show that more than half of all people older than 60 diagnosed with depression fail to respond to initial treatment ... Read More
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How Do Depression and Attachment Affect Emotional Disclosure? November 13, 2011 . 9 Comments
Sharing emotional experiences, or engaging in emotional disclosure, can be a cathartic process, resulting in reductions in stress, anxiety and tension. “In an opposite manner, the active ... Read More
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The Pursuit of Happiness: Internal or External? November 1, 2011 . 2 Comments
According to Randy P. Auerbach of Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital, positive feelings and feelings of happiness are the result of intrinsic pursuits. “Intrinsically-motivated goals ... Read More
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Hyper-Masculinity in Gay & Bisexual Men Increases Psychological Distress October 27, 2011 . 18 Comments
“Gay and bisexual men experience numerous negative health conditions, including high rates of mental health problems,” said Beth N. Fischgrund of the Department of Psychiatry & ... Read More