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From Drugs to Independence: The Men of the L.A. Mission

From Drugs To Independence: The Men Of The L.A. Mission
He is four months into the intensive 13-month rehabilitation program that the mission runs to help people overcome their struggles with homelessness, drugs and alcohol abuse. “Amazingly there's always enough… Continue reading →

MAX PARKER: Depression: There Is Hope

MAX PARKER: Depression: There is hope
August 4, 2010 the S-T published my article discussing my own experience with manic-depression, nowadays usually called bipolar. I dislike the new term, manic-depressive aptly describes the disorder, bipolar sounds as though I… Continue reading →

How to Convince My Mom to Stop Making Me Go to a Therapist?

Question by Claire: How to convince my mom to stop making me go to a therapist?
My mom is always telling me how she “knows” that I have some sort of disorder because she thinks I’m “different.” She also constantly… Continue reading →

Alkermes Reports Uplifting News on Depression Drug Candidate

Alkermes reports uplifting news on depression drug candidate
The Dublin-based drug company, with a Waltham research center, on Thursday announced a designation that will help bring a potential once-a-day, non-addictive drug to treat major depression to market in the U.S.… Continue reading →

Therapists Spill: Why I Do What I Do

Therapists Spill: Why I Do What I Do
Serani, author of two books on depression, personally survived the disorder and was inspired to help others. I went through a … But becoming a therapist always stuck, and I returned to… Continue reading →

What Can You Do When Faced With Relapse?

What Can You Do When Faced With Relapse?
Because by the time I use it, I have suffered months of agonizing depression that involves the typical symptoms you check off at a psychiatrist's office: overwhelming guilt, fantasizing about death, no… Continue reading →

'I Didn't Think I Had a Problem'

'I didn't think I had a problem'
My mum was really helpful and went to some appointments with me and got a book from Bodywhys.ie (the Eating Disorder Association of Ireland) to try and understand more. She made sure I… Continue reading →

A Revolution in Mental Health

A Revolution in Mental Health
Some treatments are effective, but rarely for everyone. There is little ability to predict who will get a disorder, or when. Scientists have not found a biomarker for any of the major DSM disorders, outside… Continue reading →

Hang On

Hang On
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Too much 'screen time' with devices distressing children
Higher levels of 'screen-time' – including computers, watching TV and playing video games – impact on children's wellbeing,… Continue reading →

'My Mum Helped Me Beat Anorexia – Now I Can Enjoy Chocolate'

'My mum helped me beat anorexia – now I can enjoy chocolate'
Aoife Duffy is a 19-year-old student with the world at her feet. She's happy and healthy, and enjoying her studies in Hospitality Management in DIT. Yet just four… Continue reading →