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DEPRESSION-ROAD TO RECOVERY

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A place to discuss current events related to depression. Look here for depression-related news articles. Join our discussions of how breaking news impacts our depressive illnesses, and add your support as we help each other deal with depression and the daily news.

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What has been working for you? This is the place to come to share the positive actions you are taking towards recovery. For example, it could be exercise, meditation, self help books, great websites or any other activities that bring hope and healing to you and will be beneficial to other members.

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Mental Illness Ranks First In Terms of Causing Disability in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe
"When compared with all other diseases (such as cancer and heart disease), mental illness ranks first in terms of causing disability in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2001). This groundbreaking study found that mental illness (including depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia) accounts for 25% of all disability across major industrialized countries". (President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health)
Inside you will find resources on MH Disabilty and how to apply-Let's talk about it.

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Breaking Stories A place to discuss current events related to depression and related illnesses. Look here for depression-related news articles. Join our discussions of how breaking news impacts our depressive illnesses, and add your support as we help each other deal with depression and the daily news.	249 topics 898 replies	"women Are More Likely... By Peony 12 Jun 2013
MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY BENEFITS-US/UK--MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE, PARITY, ETC. Mental Illness Ranks First In Terms of Causing Disability in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe "When compared with all other diseases (such as cancer and heart disease), mental illness ranks first in terms of causing disability in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2001). This groundbreaking study found that mental illness, including depression, bipolar disorder, (manic Depressive) and schizophrenia, accounts for 25% of all disabilty across major industrialized countries". (President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health) We have inside MH Disability and how to apply-Let's talk about it. Inside you will find resources on MH Insurance, as well. Health insurance discrimination exacerbates the stigma that discourages people from seeking treatment for mental and substance abuse disorders. We strive to obtain equality in Mental Health care coverage to eliminate the stigma, as it is no different from any other medical illness.	298 topics 1,501 replies	Disability Approved For 3 Y... By ceca 12 Jun 2013
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One Step At A Time What has been working for you? This is the place to come to share the positive actions you are taking towards recovery. For example, it could be Nutrition, Exercise, Meditation, self help books, Poems, great websites, (no links please), or any other activities that help you and bring hope and healing to you and will be beneficial to other members. Many of us find that writing helps us move forward; We've recently added a poetry thread to this room. Feel free to share your poetry here, or start your own Blog to post your writings by just going into your Settings to set up your Blog! We hope this area will help you on your Road to Recovery. Confidential Consultations Now 24/7	1,177 topics 37,057 replies	What Makes You Happy? By jimbow15 Today, 06:46 PM
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