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The Upside of Your Problems: Some Surprising Benefits July 7, 2010 . 6 Comments
We all likely have our favorite personal qualities that we secretly (or publicly) admire about ourselves. While many of these characteristics are probably universally positive, it is possible ... Read More
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The Challenges of Identifying and Treating Childhood Depression July 7, 2010 . 3 Comments
Widespread awareness of childhood depression is still lacking, but as more parents and teachers become attuned to its prevalence, hopefully more of the kids who need help will start to ... Read More
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7 Mistakes People Often Make When They Get Depressed July 6, 2010 . 31 Comments
People have good reasons to use these methods to cope with depression—they are desperately trying to get relief. For short periods, or in certain ways, these methods can even work. ... Read More
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Minnesota’s “Diamond” Program Improves Treatment for Depression June 29, 2010 . 3 Comments
While many people work with a therapist or counselor to overcome depression, there are some for whom depression is only addressed at their primary care clinic. Last week, new research came ... Read More
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How Primary Caregivers Can Help Treat Depression and Anxiety June 27, 2010 . 6 Comments
A team of researchers at University College London, led by John Cape, have undertaken an ambitious meta-analysis of 34 studies (covering 2963 patients) to compare different types of treatment ... Read More
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Doting Mothers Cause Depressed Kids, Once Grown? June 26, 2010 . 15 Comments
Perceived favoritism on the part of a mother can cause long-term psychological effects on all her children well into adulthood, according to new research. Gerontologist Karl Pillemer from ... Read More
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Omega-3 Supplements: Non-Pharmaceutical, May Help Fight Depression June 25, 2010 . 4 Comments
Omega-3 supplements may be an effective tool to help some people overcome depression. The findings come from a major study, which was a collaboration between several Canadian universities ... Read More
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For Depression, Exercise May Beat Medication in Complementing Therapy June 22, 2010 . 6 Comments
Precise recommendations as to how much exercise and which types of exercise are most effective have yet to be determined, but several preliminary studies suggest that exercise is superior ... Read More
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Different Therapy Approaches May Help Different Personality Types June 21, 2010 . 3 Comments
For those battling depression, both cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy have long been recognized as very effective means of overcoming depression. A new study ... Read More
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Paper Urges Physicians to Help People Identify, Discuss Depression May 23, 2010 . 6 Comments
Depression is a psychological concern that affects a large number of people, yet many of these people are unaware of what the issue is, and still fewer people seek treatment. Though the ... Read More
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Importance of Recognizing Depression in Young People Emphasized May 21, 2010 . 2 Comments
Symptoms of depression, which can span a wide range of physical and psychological experiences, can have a debilitating impact on the lives of those affected, and much of the work performed ... Read More
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Self-Attack: Are You Your Own Worst Enemy? May 11, 2010 . 5 Comments
Self-attack, or destructive self-criticism, is a cornerstone of depression. Confusingly, self-attack can both cause and be caused by depression, but it is always damaging. Some people may ... Read More