Tag Archives: depression

Hope for adolescents with depression

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/printerfriendlynews.php?newsid=206480

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Putting one step in front of the other–a mindfulness approach to depression.

Saw this nice, brief article at Huffington Post about using present-minded focusing to overcome depression. Focusing 0n what is just before you in a given moment is a good way to get through, as well as breaking down difficult tasks in … Continue reading

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First real yoga class.

I tried my first real yoga class today.  I say real in the sense that it was taught better than other ones I have had in the past.  If you can imagine a bowling ball doing poses, that was me.  … Continue reading

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Need one reason to get help to treat depression? Try ten.

http://www.webmd.com/depression/treating-depression-9/slideshow-10-benefits Ten benefits of depression treatment.

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A study looks at diet and depression and panic disorder.

Medical News | Health News – Eating your way to better mental health. Your diet is not necessarily a cure for these mental health disorders, but it can be helpful. The study found that women with a diet high in … Continue reading

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A news article on a type of therapy that is effective for depression.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is an approach that is very similar to mine in dealing with depression and anxiety.  The following is an article about it.  It has been in the news in Britain lately because it is being included among … Continue reading

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News Flash–Set your video recorder now or watch this stuff on the Internet. Now.

Hi guys. Just wanted to make you aware of a new series on PBS that you should be must be watching. If you are a client of mine, consider it homework. It is called “This Emotional Life” and it talks … Continue reading

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Elderly fight depression with social networking on the Internet.

Study looks at social networking use of computers for the elderly. Personally, I think that this is a great idea.  The cost of computers is really coming down and not ALL the elderly are computer-phobic.  I think, though, there will … Continue reading

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1 in 10 Americans use antidepressants.

I am glad to see some recognition of this great reason for mental health stigma to go away. However, I am worried that people are moving away from psychotherapy, as it has repeatedly been shown that psychotherapy and meds together … Continue reading

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Found an interesting article in NYT about how we get into a rut in terms of being stressed.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/science/18angier.htm?_r=2

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