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PRIUM's Mark Pew Discusses Pharmacy Intervention on MSAs During NAMSAP

PRIUM's Mark Pew Discusses Pharmacy Intervention on MSAs during NAMSAP
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PRIUM's Senior Vice President Mark Pew will present “A Package of Evidence for MSAs” on an National Alliance of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals (NAMSAP) webinar on April 11. …… Continue reading

Sled Hockey Demo Kicks Off Paralympic Games for the 'Other' Blackhawks

Sled Hockey Demo Kicks Off Paralympic Games for the 'Other' Blackhawks
Sled hockey is one of more than a dozen adaptive sports promoted by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. "You can literally adapt anything," said Derek Daniels, manager of RIC's… Continue reading

Antidepressants: Side Effects, Resistance to Treatment, & Stigma

Antidepressants: Side Effects, Resistance To Treatment, & Stigma
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Health Calendar

Health Calendar
Overeaters Anonymous, a 12-step program of recovery from compulsive eating. No dues or membership fees. For information and meeting location, call 978-407-9909 or … NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) hosts recovery support groups for persons … Read… Continue reading

Canon Lawyers Hear From Church Prosecutor of Sex Abuse Cases

Canon lawyers hear from church prosecutor of sex abuse cases
He described sexual abuse as "an egregious betrayal of sacred trust" that "has the power to stint the normal development of people" and "cause depression, post-traumatic disorders, loss of self-esteem… Continue reading

Gloucester Goings On

Gloucester Goings On
The Gloucester Writers Center, 126 East Main St., will present poets Ken Chen and Janaka Stucky reading from their works Friday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.gloucesterwriters.org. Veterans writing workshop …. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental… Continue reading

Omega-3s Linked to Fewer Symptoms of Depression in Women

Omega-3s linked to fewer symptoms of depression in women
The study evaluated the association between omega-3 intakes and symptoms of depression using the 20-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale in 1,746 adults ages 30 to 65. According to the researchers,… Continue reading

Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Just Being a Moody Teenager?

Question by Melissa: Difference between bipolar disorder and just being a moody teenager?
I fear that I may be bipolar. I’m 17 and it runs in my family, but at the same time sometimes I wonder if my “symptoms” can… Continue reading

Blacks Feeling Less Stigmatized in Seeking Mental Health Treatment

Blacks feeling less stigmatized in seeking mental health treatment
But for many blacks, the topic has carried particularly negative connotations — to the point where it's easier to talk about drug or alcohol addiction than depression or anxiety. In 2008,… Continue reading

I Lost My Husband to Bipolar Disorder

I lost my husband to bipolar disorder
How can I get help? If you suspect that you or a loved one may have bipolar disorder, talk to your primary-care doctor about how to proceed. To learn more, visit the website… Continue reading