Category: Depression
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Down the Rabbit Hole
So here I am, taking the WordPress Blogging 101: Zero to Hero course and spending my time tweaking my blog’s design, which can take me down the rabbit hole. “down the rabbit hole”, a metaphor for an entry into the unknown, the disorientating or the mentally deranging, from its use in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland ~ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit_hole…
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Bipolar Network News
Today I quote the fabulous Bipolar Network News, 6th issue, 2014. The Bipolar Network News keeps track of the latest research on bipolar disorder and its treatment and summarizes it for you. How awesome is that?! I highly recommend visiting their website and signing up for their newsletter. Thank you, Bipolar Network News! In this issue Positive Traits in Bipolar…
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DBSA Facing Us Clubhouse
The Facing Us Clubhouse is an online resource from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) that you may find helpful. If you live with depression or bipolar disorder—or are simply seeking inspiration and support for living a full, healthy and happy life—the Facing Us Clubhouse is your online home for wellness. © DBSA 2014 ~…
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For People Who Want To Help
This post is excellent. I’ve already shared it, as well as quotes from it, all over the place. Perhaps reblogging it is redundant. Oh, well, here goes…
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The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
Received this call to action from NAMI yesterday: Help Support Suicide Prevention for Our Military and Veteran Heroes “This is an opportunity for the NAMI community to make a difference for the 22 veterans who die by suicide every single day,” Daniel Williams, Chair, NAMI Veterans and Military Council. Please contact your United States Senators…
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Exercise Treatment for Mood Disorders
[vimeo 100803652 w=500 h=312] Exercise Treatment for Mood Disorders: A Neurobiological Rationale Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan shares that evidence has shown time and time again that exercise is health-promoting for the body and the mind. More recently, studies have demonstrated positive effects of exercise in mood disorders (primarily unipolar depression). What remains unclear is the underlying…
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Thank You, DBSA!
Thank you, Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance or DBSA at dbsalliance.org.
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Postpartum Management of Bipolar Disorder
This morning I participated in a webinar sponsored by The International Society for Bipolar Disorders entitled, Postpartum Management of Bipolar Disorder: Challenges and Opportunities, led by Dr. Verinder Sharma. Bipolar disorder is commonly misdiagnosed as major depressive disorder, just as postpartum bipolar disorder is misdiagnosed as postpartum depressive disorder. Misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder has serious consequences.…
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Perinatal Mental Health
This morning I attended a webinar hosted by Postpartum Support International (PSI) and 2020 Mom Project. The webinar “An Introduction to Maternal Mental Health” taught by Birdie Gunyon Meyer, RN, MA, CLC, PSI Education & Training Chairperson. Postpartum Support International promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing. 2020 Mom Project seeks to bring about change…