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Battling Depression; Music, the Arts, Promote
Healthy Minds 
If you paint, dance or play a musical instrument -- or just enjoy
going to the theatre or to concerts -- it's likely that you feel
healthier and are less depressed than people who don't, a survey of
nearly 50,000 individuals from all socio-economic backgrounds from a
county in mid-Norway shows.
The findings are drawn from the latest round of studies conducted
for the Norwegian University of Science and Technology's (NTNU)
Nord-Trøndelag Health Study, or HUNT, which used questionnaires,
interviews, clinical examinations and the collection of blood and urine
samples to assemble detailed health profiles of 48,289 participants.
"There is a positive relationship between cultural participation and
self-perceived health for both women and men, "says Professor Jostein
Holmen, a HUNT researcher who presented the findings. by Forum Admin, 2009-12-28 07:30:00 More...Could Acetaminophen Ease Psychological Pain?
Tylenol Just May Be The Answer
 Headaches and heartaches. Broken bones and broken spirits. Hurting
bodies and hurt feelings. We often use the same words to describe
physical and mental pain. Over-the-counter pain relieving drugs have
long been used to alleviate physical pain, while a host of other
medications have been employed in the treatment of depression and
anxiety. But is it possible that a common painkiller could serve double
duty, easing not just the physical pains of sore joints and headaches,
but also the pain of social rejection? A research team led by psychologist C. Nathan DeWall of the
University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Department of
Psychology has uncovered evidence indicating that acetaminophen (the
active ingredient in Tylenol) may blunt social pain. by Lindsay, 2009-12-28 12:00:00 More...The "Chocolate Cure" For Emotional Stress
Jan., 23, 2010 -- There may well be another important reason for giving your
sweetheart sweets for Valentine's Day besides the traditional romantic
one: The "chocolate cure" for emotional stress is now getting new
support from a clinical trial published online in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research.
It found that eating about an ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day
for two weeks reduced levels of stress hormones in the bodies of people
feeling highly stressed. Everyone's favorite treat also partially
corrected other stress-related biochemical imbalances.
by Lindsay, 2010-01-24 19:00:00 More...More Depression In Children Tied To
Abuse
01-10-2010--Although children can be depressed for many reasons, new
evidence
suggests that there are physiological differences among depressed
children based on their experiences of abuse before age 5. Early abuse
may be especially damaging due to the very young age at which it occurs.
Those are the findings of a new study of low-income children that was
conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota and the
University of Rochester, Mt. Hope Family Center. The study appears in
the January/February 2010 issue of the journal Child Development.
by Lindsay, 2010-02-08 10:30:00 More... Aug. 14, 2010 marks the beginning of a 50-day cross-country trek
835-miles-long to raise awareness for depression. Walkers start in St.
Louis, Mo. and finish in Washington D.C. where they will hand over a
petition—one million signatures strong—proving that government and
health care organizations need to support individuals with depression.
With each mile walked, the walkers will raise awareness for three
crucial principles: Ensure equitable and adequate mental health
treatment coverage in all public and private health care plans; Support
policies that promote individual and family recovery from mental
illnesses as integral to overall health; Commit to investing in
America’s prevention, early intervention, treatment, and research
related to depression. by Forum Admin, 2010-02-08 12:30:00 More... Personality Change May Occur With
Antidepressants While Relieving Symptoms
CHICAGO, Dec. 2009—Individuals taking a medication to
treat depression may experience changes in their personality
separate from the alleviation of depressive symptoms, according to
a report in the December issue of Archives of General Psychiatry,
one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Two personality traits, neuroticism and extraversion, have been
related to depression risk, according to background information in
the article. Individuals who are neurotic tend to experience
negative emotions and emotional instability, whereas extraversion
refers not only to socially outgoing behavior but also to dominance
and a tendency to experience positive emotions. Both traits have
been linked to the brain's serotonin system, which is also targeted
by the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). by Forum Admin, 2009-12-26 18:30:00 More...Hope,
it is right in front of you
Hi guys,
I never
posted on DF much,
just read a lot and now especially not anymore! Why?
Because after months
of being
in a very dark pit I am finally starting to see the light!
I’m not sure what I
owe it to; medication,
getting out and doing things, or just my body naturally fighting it off,
but I
am so happy that I have found some relief! Now I’m not 100% back to
normal and who knows if I will ever be, but I am content! I still have
the physical
symptoms of major depression from sitting around and being sedentary for
a long
time. My body feels basically that of a 70 year old. But that's alright,
because I am not sad anymore!!! And you won't be forever either!
jenleigh89 is a member of depressionforums.orgby Forum Admin, 2010-02-08 15:30:00 More...
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Thanks everybody for the support... this is a great site.
(Susanna)
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A New Year and New Decade's Resolution for 2010
Altruism - Paying It Forward 2010 brings
not just a new year, but a new decade, for a fresh start. Rather than
a long list of resolutions, having one unifying theme might be more
realistic and attainable. For the next decade, I propose altruism.
Few would argue with the idea that helping others is a good and kind
gift to society. Giving,
it turns out, may help the giver as well. (You give, you get.) In
Buddhism and Hinduism, this is known as karma. Colloquially, we call
this "paying it forward."
- By Lindsay
- Published 12/31/2009
- Road To Recovery
Learning to Say "No" in the New Year
As
a young child, it was easy to tell someone "no." If you didn't want to
eat your vegetables you would say so. If someone you didn't care for
asked for a favor, "no" was an effortless response. If you couldn't
take your friend up on their invitation to meet up after school "no"
replaced a lengthy list of justifications. However, as we grew
older, things became more complicated. Suddenly, saying "no" and
declining offers and requests was considered rude. Consequently, we
find ourselves committing to more and more things and wonder why we
have no time and no energy. In too many instances we take on
numerous responsibilities and tasks as a result of guilt, worry of
disappointment, meeting expectations, impressing others, trying to "get
ahead," or believing we can "do it all" at the expense of disregarding
our core priorities. It can seem that saying "yes" is the most
acceptable and comfortable response to daily requests, favors, and
opportunities when the sensible response should be "no."
Why People Continue Eating When Full
They say never to go grocery shopping or a restaurant while on an empty
stomach. You’ll buy more than you intended, and you’ll buy more
unhealthy food too. New research now helps explain why hunger makes food look more tempting. Prior research studies have suggested that the so-called hunger hormone ghrelin
— which the body produces when it’s hungry — might act on the brain to
trigger this behavior. Research in mice suggests that ghrelin might
also work in the brain to make some people keep eating “pleasurable”
foods when they’re already full.
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Signs of Abuse and Abusive Relationships
Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, yet the problem is often overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical. Emotional abuse is often minimized, yet it can leave deep and lasting scars.
Noticing and acknowledging the warning signs and symptoms of domestic violence and abuse is the first step to ending it. No one should live in fear of the person they love. If you recognize yourself or someone you know in the following warning signs and descriptions of abuse, don’t hesitate to reach out. There is help available.
- By Lindsay
- Published 11/17/2009
- Stress
Dark Chocolate Reduces Levels Of Stress Hormones New research suggests a palatable method to relieve stress involves
regular consumption of dark chocolate. As an additional bonus, the
chocolate may also improve cardiovascular health and supply benefits
associated with antioxidants.
In a clinical trial,
investigators found that eating about an ounce and a half of dark
chocolate a day for two weeks reduced levels of stress hormones in the
bodies of people feeling highly stressed.
Everyone’s favorite treat also partially corrected other stress-related biochemical imbalances.
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