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