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US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated 40 million
Americans living today will suffer from major depressive illness during their lives. Seasonal affective disorder is major depression that appears in the fall or winter and goes away in spring, thought to be caused by lack of sunlight. Postpartum depression occurs within four weeks of a women giving childbirth. Most new mothers suffer from some form of the �baby blues.� Postpartum depression, by contrast, is major depression, thought to be triggered by changes in hormonal flows associated with childbirth. Catatonic depression is a rare form of major depression characterized by (at least two): Stupor, excessive motor activity, extreme negativism, peculiarities in voluntary movement, and repetition of other people's words or actions. - mcmanweb.com Psychotic depression is a rare form of depression characterized by delusions or hallucinations, such as believing you are someone you are not and hearing voices. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 18.8 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the US population age 18 and older in a given year, have a depressive disorder. Depression is a chronic illness that exacts a significant toll on America's health and productivity. It affects more than 21 million American children and adults annually and is the leading cause of disability in the United States for individuals ages 15 to 44. Lost productive time among U.S. workers due to depression is estimated to be in excess of $31 billion per year. Depression frequently co-occurs with a variety of medical illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and chronic pain and is associated with poorer health status and prognosis. It is also the principal cause of the 30,000 suicides in the U.S. each year. In 2004, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, third among individuals 15-24. According to the World Health Organization, depression is presently on track to becoming the world's second-most disabling disease (after heart disease) by the year 2020. Depression is responsible for some $87 billion a year in lost productivity in the US (a conservative estimate), and according to Bank One, is responsible for most lost work days in its employees after pregnancy and childbirth. Additionally, one million people worldwide die by their own hand, most as a result of a mood disorder. Finally, the linkage between depression and a host of physical illnesses makes it arguably the world's greatest killer. Research presented at the 56th Annual Conference of the Canadian Psychiatric Association shows a marked link between bipolar disorder and migraines. The odds of migraine in persons with bipolar disorder were 40% higher than the general population. Data obtained from 36,984 people aged 15 and over, who screened positive for manic or depressive episodes with migraine, were compared against those who screened positive for mania but who didn�t suffer from migraines. Amongst males, 14.9% of those with manic episodes were also diagnosed with migraines compared with 5.8% of the general population. Amongst females, 34.7% had both migraines and bipolar disorder compared with 14.7% who only had migraines.unquote.gif While the research was skewed towards persons who were already diagnosed with bipolar disorders, what does it mean for people who suffer from migraines but who may have an undiagnosed bipolar disorder? Migraines and headaches aren�t fully understood but the manifestations are very real and debilitating for their sufferers: Throbbing pain Nausea Heightened sensitivity to light or sound Seeing dots, wavy lines, flashing lights, or blind spots Difficulty with speech, sensation, or movement An estimated 2.1 million American adolescents have experienced major depression within the last year, according to a new comprehensive government study. Researchers surveyed more than 67,000 young people ages 12 to 17 and found that one in 12 had suffered from serious depression in the previous year.Nearly 13 percent of girls had struggled with depression, compared to less than 5 percent of boys. Odds of depression increased with age -- just 4 percent of 12-year-olds experienced depression but that climbed to 11 percent for older teens. Our DF Members
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   Our mission is to create an atmosphere that is both supportive and informative in a caring, safe environment for our members to talk to their peers about depression, anxiety, mood disorders, medications, therapy and recovery. Our vision is to advance the public awareness of mental health issues so as to eliminate the stigma that surrounds depression and mood disorders through education and advocacy, not to forget to strive to obtain the equality for mental health care coverage as it is no different from any other medical illness. Newsworthy
Stigma against the mentally ill is bad, and research suggests it is
getting worse, says Patrick Corrigan, PsyD, professor of psychology at
the Illinois Institute of Technology and director of the Chicago Consortium for Stigma Research .
"Mental illness is still extremely stigmatized," he says, "thanks in
part to television shows that portray this population as dangerous, in
need of supervision, and/or wild and irresponsible. That is the public
perception, despite evidence that they are no more dangerous than
anyone else." Stigma against the mentally ill comes from two other sources. There is self-stigma, in which a person assumes a "why try" attitude about life goals and tasks. Even more insidious is label avoidance, which often leads people to avoid treatment. by Lindsay, 2008-08-09 09:30:00 More... The Relationship Between Diabetes and Depression TUESDAY, June 17 -- The relationship between diabetes and depression apparently cuts both ways: Not only are people with treated type 2 diabetes at a heightened risk for developing depression, individuals with depression are also at risk for developing diabetes. The research revelation suggests that both doctors and patients need to be more aware of the dual risks. "Doctors should have their sensitivity increased toward picking up on the potential for more of their diabetes patients and more of their depression patients having susceptibility to the other disorder," said Dr. Stuart Weiss, assistant clinical professor of medicine at New York University School of Medicine. by , 2008-06-24 12:30:00 More... "Congratulations to Michael Phelps for winning eight Olympic gold
medals. I applaud him and his mother for speaking about AD/HD. Mr.
Phelps shows that it's possible to go beyond coping with AD/HD and
truly achieve. His candor addresses stigma and, hopefully, will inspire
others to seek help," said AACAP President Robert Hendren, D.O.  "It's important for people living with AD/HD to pursue interests they enjoy and at which they excel," explains Marie Paxson, CHADD's board president. "Phelps's success demonstrates that being a part of a supportive family, setting goals, engaging in enjoyable activities, and receiving positive feedback are all important in building self-esteem. Phelps is clearly an exceptionally talented athlete and a source of pride for the millions of people affected by AD/HD." by Forum Admin, 2008-08-26 21:00:00 More... ScienceDaily — New research by scientists at the University of Cambridge suggests
that the neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts as a chemical messenger
between nerve cells, plays a critical role in regulating emotions such
as aggression during social decision-making.  Eating tryptophan rich foods like poultry and chocolate can boost serotonin levels. by Lindsay, 2008-06-29 10:00:00 More... Escitalopram (Lexapro) Will Remain as the Clinical Gold Standard Treatment For Major Depressive Disorder Current and Emerging Drugs Continue to Struggle for Patient Share in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder Owing to Safety, Escitalopram Will Remain as the Clinical Gold Standard Treatment, According to a New Report from Decision Resources  WALTHAM, Mass., July 15, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Decision Resources, one of the world's leading research and advisory firms focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that a drug's long-term efficacy in preventing recurrence of depressive mood episodes in patients who suffer from major depressive disorder, is the attribute that most influences psychiatrists' prescribing decisions in the treatment of this disorder. Clinical data and expert opinion show that current and emerging therapies will continue to struggle for patient share through subtle differences in efficacy, tolerability and delivery. by , 2008-07-17 11:30:00 More... Dog's got the back-to-school blues Pets can get down when their favorite people spend time away Daniel and Luke were inseparable. The best friends spent the summer outdoors, playing ball and tag, and going inside for a snack from Daniel's mom when they got hot and hungry. But when Daniel, now 11, started back to school a couple years ago, Luke had to stay behind.  “That
puppy was depressed!” says Daniel’s mother, Ginny Guidry, of Spring
Valley, Calif. “He was only 4 months old when Daniel first went back to
school. At first he just laid around, but after he figured out the
program — Daniel’s leave time and return time — he seemed to perk up.”
by Lindsay, 2008-08-29 13:00:00 More... Recent Articles
Jimmy Piersall—When Stigma Struck Out
Jimmy Piersall—When Stigma Struck OutWho cares if the Red Sox win the World Series? The story of Jimmy Piersall is an even better drama. Piersall was one of the best outfielders of the 1950s and 60s—that was the opinion of the late great Ted Williams. He started playing professional ball at age 18 and reached the majors at 20, one of the youngest players in the game.
He played 17 seasons, most notably with the Boston Red Sox, the Cleveland Indians, and New York Mets. He won two Golden Glove awards and twice was selected for major league baseball’s All-Star Team. His career statistics include a batting average of .272, 104 home runs, 591 runs batted in, and a fielding average of .997. He is retired now, living outside “Probably the best thing that ever happened to me was going nuts,” he says. Whoever heard of Jimmy Piersall until that happened?” His mental illness—bipolar disorder—played out publicly at a time when mental illness was usually kept hidden. Survey finds widespread problem demands new approach to treatment that half of college students consider suicide
Half of college students consider suicideSurvey finds widespread problem demands new approach to treatmentAUSTIN, Texas - More than half of American college students have considered suicide at some points in their lives, a new survey reveals.The survey, results of which were presented Sunday at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association in Boston, adds to the growing body of evidence that the prevalence of suicidal thoughts is far more widespread among America’s college students than it is among the population in general. By contrast, only 15.3 percent of Americans overall have had such thoughts, the World Health Organization’s World Mental Health Survey Initiative reported in February.The survey, part of a wider-ranging continuing study on student suicidal behaviors being conducted by David Drum, a professor of education psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, questioned 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students at 70 U.S. institutions. The results raise the startling suggestion that suicidal thoughts could be a common experience on par with substance abuse, depression and eating disorders, Drum said. The survey defined considering suicide as having at least one episode of suicidal thinking at some point. Slightly more than half of students said they fit that category, which is known as suicide ideation. When researchers asked about more serious episodes, 15 percent said they had “seriously considered” attempting suicide. Michael Phelps Addresses The Stigma Of AD/HD
"Congratulations to Michael Phelps for winning eight Olympic gold
medals. I applaud him and his mother for speaking about AD/HD. Mr.
Phelps shows that it's possible to go beyond coping with AD/HD and
truly achieve. His candor addresses stigma and, hopefully, will inspire
others to seek help," said AACAP President Robert Hendren, D.O.
"It's important for people living with AD/HD to pursue interests they enjoy and at which they excel," explains Marie Paxson, CHADD's board president. "Phelps's success demonstrates that being a part of a supportive family, setting goals, engaging in enjoyable activities, and receiving positive feedback are all important in building self-esteem. Phelps is clearly an exceptionally talented athlete and a source of pride for the millions of people affected by AD/HD." Each year in the United States alone, over 400,000 new mothers suffer from severe postpartum depression (PPD)
Each year in the United States alone,
over 400,000 new mothers
suffer from severe postpartum
depression (PPD).
KBHC
has partnered Community Crisis to develop the PPD Moms Project. The
goal is to make screening new mothers for PPD a routine part of
prenatal and postnatal care, and provide guidance to treatment and
support.
For further information and PPD resources,
call 1-800-PPD-MOMS.
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AS is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of neurological conditions characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior. Other ASDs include: classic autism, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). Seasons
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What is Clinical Depression?
Clinical depression can affect your body, mood, thoughts, and behavior. It can change your eating habits, how you feel and think about things, your ability to work and study, and how you interact with people. Clinical depression is not a passing mood, a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed away. Clinically depressed people cannot "pull themselves together" and get better. Depression can be successfully treated by a mental health professional or certain health care providers. With the right treatment, 80 percent of those who seek help get better. And many people begin to feel better in just a few weeks. Depression a Big Factor in Poor Health World Health Organization Finds Depression Often Goes Untreated By Salynn Boyles WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Sept. 6, 2007 -- Depression has a greater impact on overall health than arthritis, diabetes, angina, and asthma, but it all too often goes unrecognized and untreated, a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests. more...Depression a Big Factor in Poor Health For Additional Information About Depression Write To: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663 Bethesda, MD 20892-9663 For free brochures on depression and its treatment call: 1-800-421-4211. or visit: http://www.nimh.nih.gov Link To Us
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