Depression Is a ThiefEven When We Learn From It

Writer Jonah Lehrer caused quite a stir with his recent article in the New York Times Magazine , with the unfortunate title, Depressions Upside. 1 I have a detailed rejoinder to Mr Lehrers article, posted on the PsychCentral Web site. 2 While I found the piece misleading and credulous, the fault is not entirely Mr Lehrers, and I believe he undertook the article in good faith and with good …

Bipolar II Disorder

Bipolar II disorder is a mental illness that affects about six million people in the United States. People who have this disease have moods that vary from very low depression to hypomania, which is not quite as high as full-blown mania as people with bipolar I disorder experience.

Bright light therapy box for SAD, depression, bipolar disorder and sleep problems

Alaska Northern Lights manufactures a bright light therapy box that aids in treating chronic health problems such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), depression, bipolar disorder and sleep problems. Sufferers of SAD, a form of clinical depression, include up to 25 percent of those living in northern latitudes who experience varying degrees of SAD during winter months when there is less natural …

Is Celebrity Soul-Baring Spreading Depression?

Thanks to Stephen Fry and other stars, bipolar disorder has become so trendy many people are now convinced they have it too… with worrying results.

Skinny Miss S. Was Very Depressed: Book Review, Stacey Lane

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How does pot affect depression, bipolar?

I was wondering where I would find information on how pot affects depression and bipolar disorder. I have looked at various sites on the Internet and found that the topic is rarely talked about by a doctor. And when it is, they mention chronic use. What is chronic use, and what is the opinion of workers in the mental heath field?

Alaska Northern Lights Offers Bright Light Therapy to Combat Common Health Problems

RENO, Nev.—-Alaska Northern Lights manufactures a bright light therapy box that aids in treating chronic health problems such as seasonal affective disorder , depression, bipolar disorder and sleep problems.

Mental Health Experts Applaud Focus on Parity

The law makes it possible for millions to get the same coverage for illnesses like major depression or schizophrenia as they would for diabetes or cancer.

Coping With Panic Disorder: Symptoms of Panic Disorder – 2

Bi-Polar symptoms and Depression symptoms are very similar, just as some Panic Disorder symptoms are similar to general anxiety problems. If you have frequent episodes of feeling depressed or anxious, or…

Living Bipolar: A brilliant madness (slide show)

Out of all the mental illnesses, bipolar disorder or manic-depression, always takes a bum rap. Sorry I had to say it. It seems as though everytime someone commits a crime, they state it’s because they’re bipolar. The bipolar defense. …

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