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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
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Having Depression Increases Risk for Heart Disease November 30, 2008 . 11 Comments
It has long been known that depression increases the risk of heart disease by as much as 50%. A new study of veterans in San Francisco indicates that the reason for this may be surprisingly ... Read More
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Research Report: Depression and Premature Birth October 24, 2008 . 14 Comments
A new study in the Journal Human Reproduction reports that depression is a measurable risk factor for pregnant women and their infants, leading to higher rates of premature birth. “Depression ... Read More
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Research Report: Gender Differences in Antidepressant Treatment September 6, 2008 . 8 Comments
A new study examining the effects of the common antidepressant Citalopram (brand name: Celexa) has found clinically significant differences in how the genders respond to its use in treating ... Read More
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What’s the Big, Fat Deal About Body Image? January 30, 2008 . 6 Comments
When you look at your body in the mirror, two things occur. First, you see the body’s physical structure; its size, shape, texture, curves, and nuances–great and small. Then comes ... Read More