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Men Depressed as Often as Women Study]

Men depressed as often as women study]


 

 

Who's Killing Hawaii's Monk Seals?
Two agents, Brandon Jim On and Take Tomson, took a ride down to the beach in the back of a pick-up truck with a man who… Continue reading

The Girl Whose Skin Never Heals

The girl whose skin never heals
The 11-year-old has a rare genetic disorder that means her skin blisters and tears at the slightest friction. It also affects her internal skin, which means her mouth and oesophagus blister. This makes swallowing… Continue reading

UCSF Study Turns Anorexia Treatment on Its Head

UCSF study turns anorexia treatment on its head
(09-20) 08:05 PDT SAN FRANCISCO — When adolescents are hospitalized with anorexia nervosa, feeding their malnourished young bodies is of urgent importance. On the complicated path to recovery, gaining weight is a… Continue reading

Depression Elderly

depression elderly


 

 

The Illusion of Connection
People with clinical and even postpartum depression can create the feeling of loneliness. … According to a meta-analysis of studies focusing on the elderly and loneliness, seniors without adequate interaction are more… Continue reading

State Board Closes Gap in Mental-Health Coverage for Public Employees

State Board Closes Gap in Mental-Health Coverage for Public Employees
He also announced that four new lower-cost health plan options would be available to workers, as well as financial incentives of up to $ 250 annually for public employees to… Continue reading

Can Baking Make You Happier?

Can baking make you happier?
"Baking helps lift my depression. It can't cure it but it helps," says John Whaite, last year's winner of The Great British Bake Off. He was diagnosed with manic depression eight years ago. Whaite explains… Continue reading

Why Is Depression So Hard to Treat?

Why is depression so hard to treat?
Dr. Mark Ragins A leading voice in recovery-based treatment theory. http://namila.org Why is depression so hard to treat?


 

 

Can cognitive behavioural therapy really change our brains?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is… Continue reading

Age vs Menopause

Age vs menopause
With proper diagnosis and treatment, most women can be cured of incontinence, and treatment options include pelvic floor exercises, medicines, biofeedback, devices like pessaries, and surgery. – Filepic. There is compelling evidence that menopausal … Read more… Continue reading

New WHO Treatment Guide for Mental Health Trauma

New WHO Treatment Guide for Mental Health Trauma
This is the first time the World Health Organization has issued guidelines dealing with the mental health consequences of trauma and loss. Five years ago, WHO published guidelines for the treatment of… Continue reading

Grant Helps UW Department of Psychology Provide Free Service to Abuse Victims

Grant Helps UW Department of Psychology Provide Free Service to Abuse Victims
UW personnel formally assess symptoms of depression, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) ) and other relevant concerns every few sessions so that clients can be assured that services are… Continue reading