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How the chemical imbalance theory of depression damages patients

‘While medicalizing mental health softens the stigma of depression—if a disorder is inheritable, it was never really your fault—it also disempowers the patient….

How the chemical imbalance theory of depression damages patients
Posted on August 16, 2020October 1, 2021 by drdepressed_cqd48v

How to Laugh at Depression, With Humorist John Moe

This week, we’re finding the humor in our woes with help from John Moe, host of The Hilarious World of Depression podcast.

How to Laugh at Depression, With Humorist John Moe
Posted on July 12, 2020October 1, 2021 by drdepressed_cqd48v

On Being Depressed

Because I have a lot of experience with depression, I approached George Scialabba’s How to Be Depressed with an almost professional curiosity.

On Being Depressed
Posted on July 12, 2020October 1, 2021 by drdepressed_cqd48v

Be Your Child’s Emotional Coach

Emotions, they are running high right now. We’re living in a time of fear and sadness and anger, grieving the loss of normalcy in our day-to-day lives as the pandemic has redefined normal.

Be Your Child’s Emotional Coach
Posted on June 14, 2020October 1, 2021 by drdepressed_cqd48v

How to Get Your Child the Mental Health Care They Need

“Marie” had been helping her 10-year-old navigate an escalating pattern of acting out against himself and his family when things came to a head in one of his therapy sessions.

 

How to Get Your Child the Mental Health Care They Need
Posted on June 14, 2020October 1, 2021 by drdepressed_cqd48v

How to Care for Your Child’s Mental Health Right Now

Among many unanswered questions right now is what effect this pandemic will have on the mental health of children. A recent paper, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, documents elevated anxiety and depression in children under lockdown in China.

How to Care for Your Child’s Mental Health Right Now
Posted on June 14, 2020October 1, 2021 by drdepressed_cqd48v

Donate to These Organizations Addressing Racism and Mental Health

In addition to the physical violence associated with systemic racism, it also has major implications on mental health.

Donate to These Organizations Addressing Racism and Mental Health
Posted on June 13, 2020October 1, 2021 by drdepressed_cqd48v

Snap rolling out ‘Here For You’ mental health tool early with focus on coronavirus

Snap is rolling out its Here For You search tool a bit earlier than planned to help users who may be feeling anxious or stressed over the coronavirus pandemic, the company says.

Snap rolling out ‘Here For You’ mental health tool early with focus on coronavirus
Posted on May 28, 2020October 1, 2021 by drdepressed_cqd48v

Tips for the Depressed

 

As we all know, unless you can afford a medical concierge and the most expensive insurance and facilities, the for-profit, private-insurance-based health care system in the United States is somewhere between a headache and a nightmare. Inpatient mental health care is no exception.

 

Tips for the Depressed
Posted on May 28, 2020October 1, 2021 by drdepressed_cqd48v

Studies show men view ‘traditional’ depression as more severe

LAWRENCE — People around the world are isolating themselves to help slow the spread of COVID-19, but the crisis can heighten depression for those whose isolation has weakened their social support systems.

Studies show men view ‘traditional’ depression as more severe
Posted on May 11, 2020October 1, 2021 by drdepressed_cqd48v

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