Clinical depression is, for all practical purposes, an equal opportunity condition that can affect anyone at any time of their life. Clinical depression lasts for more than two weeks. It significantly alters our lives, interpersonal relationships and the ability to function on a daily basis
There is a considerable [...]

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Can Inner City Living Cause Anxiety and Depression?

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According to the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health – City dwellers are actually causing them selves some anxiety and depressive disorders.

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How to Notice Depression Symptoms in Children

Depression in children has long been an overlooked health problem. While it is fairly well known to the general public that clinical depression is common (sometimes referred to as “the common cold of mental illness”), affecting 10 to 15 % of the adult population at some point in life, it is not commonly known that [...]

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The Efficacy of ECT & Mental Health treatment

Efficacy of ECT & Mental Health treatment;
The Truth about ECT Electroconvulsive Therapy
Mental Health Campaigners hope these statistics help towards banning the use of ECT without consent and a total ban on its use for people under 16. The Royal College of Psychiatrists have expressed concern about the way the treatment is …

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What Causes Depression?

What Causes Depression?
Clinical Depression Symptoms | Strictly Anything
photo credit: h.koppdelaney Clinical depression is a mental condition or disorder that does not often occur with people, as statistics show that less than.
Bipolar Depression Disorder | Strictly Anything
photo credit: Ravenelle Many people who are suffering from bipolar depression disorder are convinced that their lives are over after [...]

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“I Don’t Want to Change, I Just Want To Be Happier”: Mixed Messages About Change

“I Don’t Want to Change, I Just Want To Be Happier”: Mixed Messages About Change
I had mixed feelings when I heard this statement. I was partly sad, partly amused. The speaker too, had mixed feelings.
The part that made me sad is that so often when people say “I don’t want to change,” it is because [...]

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Can We Forgive Our Regrets?

Can We Forgive our Regrets? Regrets are nothing more than bitter sweet memories that keep us anchored to the past. Often leaving a bitter taste in our mouth. We do benefit greatly from adopting an attitude of forgiveness. In the act of thinking about forgiving we set ourselves free from the pain and allow ourselves [...]

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