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My Mental Health Is Just As Important as My Physical Health
November 17, 2018 /

Why can’t I take care of myself when I’m depressed? Looking after yourself, or self-care, is vital to physical, emotional and mental well-being. At its most basic, self-care is the ability to handle daily requirements like eating, sleeping, and grooming. It’s also about identifying your unique needs for well-being and taking steps to meet them—like making the time to do things that nurture you, as well as activities that keep you healthy. remember when my depression was at its worst, I slept for hours on end, hardly moving my body at all. I set a goal of just turning over from one side of the bed to the other, then trying to sit up in bed…
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Schizophrenia- A Story Meant to be Painted
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Depression, Mental Health, S.A.D., Seasonal Affective Disorder, Therapy
Depression Doesn’t Happen Just In the Winter. S.A.D.
June 9, 2018 /

Here’s What to Know About Summertime Sadness (S.A.D.) June 5, 2018 – While classic winter S.A.D. is confusing, summer SAD is even trickier. By most estimates, between 5% and 10% of the U.S. population experiences S.A.D.,,Seasonal Affective Disorder. But only a small portion of Americans, somewhere around 1% of the total population, have flare-ups in the summertime, says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, a SAD expert and a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Whenever it occurs, SAD can be a difficult condition to diagnose. It’s defined as major depression that follows a seasonal pattern for at least two years, according to the National Institutes for Mental Health. But since it’s a subtype…
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How to navigate conversations about mental health; When a loved one is in need
October 13, 2017

Diet Causes Depression, this diet may help.
April 7, 2018

CEO Gives the Best Response When Employee Takes Time Off for Her Mental Health
October 13, 2017
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Why Sleep Loss Is Linked To Depression As Well As Anxiety
February 7, 2018 /

New Clues About Why Sleep Loss Is Linked To Depression, Anxiety #Depression and #sleep problems are intimately connected, as many people know, and the relationship seems to go both ways. Sleep disturbances, of various types, are central symptoms of depression; on the other hand, chronic lack of sleep seems to predispose one to developing depression.
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October 13, 2017

Treating Depression Often Lies In A Gray Zone – From Pills To Psychotherapy
December 1, 2017

Reducing Stress At Work
February 13, 2018
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The Way we Communicate with Young People is by Text, Saves Lives!
February 7, 2018 /

Amazingly, helping those in need by a crisis text line Texting has become So important in helping the young! We now understand the importance of Texting! We support it totally! by Nancy Lublin How data from a crisis text line is saving lives When a young woman texted DoSomething.org with a heartbreaking cry for help, the organization responded by opening a nationwide Crisis Text Line for people in pain. Nearly 10 million text messages later, the organization is using the privacy and power of text messaging to help people handle addiction, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, sexual abuse and more. But there’s an even bigger win: The anonymous data collected…
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You Really Can Be High-Functioning With A Severe Mental Illness
June 11, 2018

Men Can Defeat Depression; Boost Mental Health!
May 11, 2017

The Way we Communicate with Young People by Text, Saves Lives!
May 7, 2017
Depression, Mental Health
Depression Is Not A Choice
December 2, 2017 /

Depression Is Not A Choice No degree, training, or education is required to use the one gift we all have: The ability to empathize By BRIAN CUBAN Nov 29, 2017 at 6:32 PM I am one of many lawyers who struggle with clinical depression. I say “many” because according to 2016 Hazelden Betty Ford/ABA study, 28 percent of attorneys report mild or higher levels of depression, which is much higher than the general population. Another recent study found that law students are also struggling at rates higher than normal. Think about those numbers the next time you are in a room of lawyers. Take a look around. Odds are good that someone you…
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December 1, 2017

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February 7, 2018

Ways to Eliminate S.A.D. This Season
November 17, 2018
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Mental Illness: The Stigma can be so Dangerous
November 7, 2017 /

I was cleaning out my childhood room a couple months ago and stumbled upon a bright pink Bratz journal wedged underneath my mattress. I recognized it from my elementary school days and gave a little smirk. Whatever was inside, I knew it was going to be good.
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African Americans are particularly at risk for mental illness
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Hurtful Things People Can Say to You About Your Depression
November 6, 2017 /

Depression make you feel like a total nuisance at times, so it’s not surprising that these flippant comments do not help. Although a lot of the time these words have been said by complete strangers, they still cut deeply.
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Bullying: Block It Out Day!
November 2, 2017 /

Each month we recognize different causes. October was National Bullying Prevention Month, as we enter November, a new initiative of STOMP Out Bullying™ is National #BlockItOutDay. The goal of this day is to block negativity from our digital lives and, by doing so, end cruelty, homophobia, LGBTQ discrimination, racism, hatred and online violence.
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Depression, Mental Health
Men Can Defeat Depression; Boost Mental Health!
May 11, 2017 /

There seems to be a new trend now, whereas everyone seems to be opening up about depression and Mental Health. I do think it is wonderful and healthy for women and especially for men who are now coming forward in droves to talk about themselves and their depression to their peers,Therapists and Psychologists. This is the healthiest we have seen men open up about Mental Health in a decade, which is fabulous! Below is a helpful article for men about having to deal with depression! ~Lindsay, Forum Administrator
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Fact vs. fiction: Ending the stigma of mental illness
March 17, 2014 /

Many times we think we understand something well, but we may just not have all the facts. Print Email When it comes to mental illnesses, there is a misunderstanding on what it is, and most importantly what it isn’t. If you are considering treatment for yourself or someone you love, it is crucial to differentiate between fact and fiction. Here’s some help to know the truth: FICTION: Only “crazy” people get mental health treatment. FACT: Mental illness can happen to anyone. You are not alone. The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMH) states that “one in four adults, approximately 61.5 million Americans, experience mental illness in a given year…
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