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Eating Disorders: Concern Over NI Shock Treatment

Eating disorders: Concern over NI shock treatment
Amanda Gibson was suffering from bulimia and depression and was given electric shock treatment or ECT. She said the treatment had … In Northern Ireland last year, 307 adults and 109 young people… Continue reading

Dysthymic Disorder

Dysthymic Disorder — Have you been told to ignore your mild depression, to “get over” it? Dysthymic disorder is a legitimate mental disorder and can be treated. If you are unfami…


White House Withdraws Plan Allowing Limits to Medicare Coverage… Continue reading

Mental Health Funding Should Be Priority

Mental health funding should be priority
Funding could have been worse, mental officials concede, but progress often was not made as state lawmakers maintained the status quo on money, declining to break new ground for centers that offer drug rehabilitation,… Continue reading

Treatment Center Questions for Depression?

Question by Sydney: Treatment center questions for Depression?
Okay so I feel so bad and depressed. I am
13 and have had this problem since I was in 3 rd grade. I wanted… Continue reading

Chris Brown's Bipolar Disorder Caused Violent Behavior, Says Doctor

Chris Brown's bipolar disorder caused violent behavior, says doctor
In a letter to the court, the rehab facility blamed Brown's violent past behavior on his previously undiagnosed bipolar disorder, but said the R&B star has been making great progress since… Continue reading

First Biological Marker for Major Depression Could Enable Better Diagnosis and

First biological marker for major depression could enable better diagnosis and
In a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the University of Cambridge have identified the first biomarker – a biological… Continue reading

Can Light Therapy Help With Major Depression?

Can light therapy help with major depression? — http://www.sunnyview.sunnybrook.ca / There’s something in the air. The question is, will it help people with depression? Sunnybrook researchers want to know …


Memorial Hospital light therapy room helps fight winter blues
Mary… Continue reading

5 Essential Remedies for Treating Depression, Coming 'Back From the Brink'

5 Essential Remedies for Treating Depression, Coming 'Back From the Brink'
Graeme Cowan suffered through a five-year episode of depression that his psychiatrist described as the worst he has ever treated. Part of his recovery involves … had contributed… Continue reading

How Effective Are Conventional Depression Treatments?

Question by Cecilia: How effective are conventional depression treatments?
I’ve heard a doctor say (in a lecture) that pills can reverse the situation and that it’s just like a common cold… but I… Continue reading

Depression and Transition to Adulthood FOCUS of New Young Adult

Depression And Transition To Adulthood FOCUS Of New Young Adult
Major depression and other mood disorders are estimated to affect one in 10 adults in the United States. To meet a growing need among those ages 18 to 30,… Continue reading