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Simple Intervention Measure Tested for Depression October 1, 2009 . 8 Comments
Going through the symptoms and far-reaching personal, professional, and social consequences of depression is often a difficult experience, prompting many people to seek the care of mental ... Read More
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Depression May Signal Brain to Ignore Pleasure August 31, 2009 . 4 Comments
For music lovers, there aren’t many experiences as pleasing as listening in on a favorite piece of music. Most people report feeling happy or satisfied when hearing their favorite ... Read More
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Study Sniffs out Rift Between Male, Female Depression July 10, 2009 . 7 Comments
When it comes to feeling low, it’s clear that there’s no useful way to suppose that any one person has it worse, somehow, than someone else. The state of feeling bad affects ... Read More
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One in 13 Suffered Major Depressive Episode June 17, 2009 . 12 Comments
Chances are good that someone you know suffered or will suffer from a major depressive episode (MDE), according to a nationwide study by the U.S. government’s Substance Abuse and ... Read More
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Not Always in the Head: on Tumors and Depression June 1, 2009 . 7 Comments
The vast majority of people who experience depression, anxiety, and related conditions are most likely able to find the source of their difficulties looming in patterns of thinking, stemming ... Read More
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Depressed College Students Failing to Seek Help May 28, 2009 . 17 Comments
In the eyes of many people, the days spent in college are decidedly iconic; from carefree parties and trips to enlightening conversations and the opening up of new doors of experience and ... Read More
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Survey Finds Men Suffering from Recession Depression May 19, 2009 . 14 Comments
A GoodTherapy.org News Update Given the relatively equal proportion of men to women in a given country, and relatively similar stressors, conditions, and experiences, it’s simple ... Read More
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Depression High Among People with Epilepsy April 6, 2009 . 13 Comments
People with epilepsy seem to have a 43% higher chance of experiencing depression than the general population, according to a Canadian study (Fuller-Thomson & Brennenstuhl, 2008). This ... Read More
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Familial Depression and the Brain March 27, 2009 . 10 Comments
Research by psychiatrists at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests a link between thinning of the cerebral cortex and a family history of depression. Whether the physical ... Read More
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The Alcohol and Depression Question
March 10, 2009 .
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Here’s the deal. If you have depression in your biological family, you should be aware that the use of alcohol can activate major depression. On the other hand, if you have no depression ... Read More
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Headaches May Hurt More Than You Realize January 25, 2009 . 18 Comments
No one appreciates the onset of a headache – whether dull or sharp, behind the eyes or covering the surface of the skull, a headache can interfere with work, school, playtime, and ... Read More
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Depression Prediction Assessment Now Online December 8, 2008 . 14 Comments
A tool with good potential for predicting depression, called “predictD,” is now online for use by anyone who has a computer and an Internet connection. Although there are many ... Read More