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Ethan's Story, Part 1: The Slide From Drug Experimentation to Full-Blown

Ethan's story, Part 1: The slide from drug experimentation to full-blown
After several failed attempts, Ethan has been drug-free now for nearly three months, and he is talking publicly about his addiction. He talks about the drug-laden path that… Continue reading

What Is Manic Depression?

Question by Trish: what is manic depression?
im just wondering.

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Answer by ALI J
manic depression is now known as bipolar disorder. There are many types of bipolar disorder, but it is characterized by a person… Continue reading

An 'Exciting' and 'Dramatic' New Treatment for Depression

An 'Exciting' and 'Dramatic' New Treatment for Depression
The infamous and may we add illegal party drug 'Ketamine' might just be the answer to depression. In a recent study conducted by doctors in the UK they found some promising results… Continue reading

Treatment for Schizophrenia Getting Better, St. John's Psychiatrist Says

Treatment for schizophrenia getting better, St. John's psychiatrist says
The options for treating schizophrenia in Newfoundland are getting better with the addition of the newest medication developed to manage the condition being added to the province's public drug formulary, says… Continue reading

Lindsay Lohan's $150000 Rehab Stint at Cliffside Malibu 'Was Complimentary'

Lindsay Lohan's 0000 rehab stint at Cliffside Malibu 'was complimentary'
It seems management at the centre, which boasts on its website it offers the 'finest drug and alcohol addiction treatment anywhere in the world,' decided the publicity from having the… Continue reading

Mom Sues Psychiatric Prison, Alleges Son Isolated for 6300 Hours, Shackled to Bed

Mom sues psychiatric prison, alleges son isolated for 6300 hours, shackled to bed
The March 31 lawsuit, which was obtained by ABCNews.com, alleges that staff have isolated her son in a locked seclusion room at the intensive-treatment unit for at… Continue reading

One Year Later: Owatonna Woman Looks at Life After an Attempted Suicide

One year later: Owatonna woman looks at life after an attempted suicide
The hospital diagnosed Kempe with depression and anxiety. After nearly two months at Mercy, the hospital finally found a more long-term treatment facility and moved her to Community… Continue reading

Is ECT an Effective Treatment for Depression?

Question by Mike: Is ECT an effective treatment for depression?
Are there any irreversible side effects?

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Answer by Fridays
ECT MAY be effective in helping treat illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia, but it tends to be used… Continue reading

Intro to Jenny’s ECT Diary: Battling Depression and Anxiety

Intro to Jenny’s ECT Diary: Battling Depression and Anxiety — I have been battling severe depression and anxiety for seven years. I have tried many different medication combos and all have failed to improve my symptoms….


Guest Opinion: A reality… Continue reading

Residential Treatment…?

residential depression treatment
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Question by ?ac?e?: Residential treatment…?
Lately, my depression is getting out of control. I’ve been in the psych ward at my hospital three times now for attempted suicide, self-injury, depression, etc. I’ve been on tons of meds, I’ve… Continue reading