Depression Can Affect Children Too

Depression Can Affect Children Too

It is normal to experience highs and lows, and most of us get upset when we come across difficulties. While the negative feelings that accompany distressing events or situations are usually transitory, for some people, these feelings can last a long time and can become quite serious.

The term “depression” refers to a long period of time during which a person feels extremely unhappy to the point of experiencing feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness and helplessness. Depression can be triggered by ...

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Understanding Postpartum Depression

Understanding Postpartum Depression

Although references to postpartum depression date back as far as the 4th century BC, it has not always been recognized as a disorder and continues to be under-diagnosed.
If you are suffering from postpartum depression, remember that you are not alone and that you are not to blame – up to 20% of new mothers experience postpartum depression. Women suffering from postpartum depression tend to experience the following symptoms:
• Despondency
• Sadness
• Feelings of inadequacy
• Guilt
• ...

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A Light At The End Of Depression

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As summer begins to wind down, we are seeing less and less of the sun. Some of us are beginning to think about the things we will need to do to prepare for winter but may not think about the impact of sunlight in our lives.

There are a number of interesting light devices available that claim to have a positive effect on mood. Research supporting the use of light therapy for the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has been ...

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Self-care – Do It For You!

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Self-care is a term everyone knows. We hear it often: “Take care of yourself – go do something you enjoy”. We smile and nod in agreement, but when it comes down to it, we find ourselves conveniently making excuses to not take care of ourselves.

We may tell ourselves that we lack the time, money or the energy to follow through; usually because we are focused on putting other people first. “That sounds great! I’ll get to that once I’ve finished ...

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Exercise Can Help Treat Depression

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Exercise is good for the body; but did you know it’s good for the mind as well? Another reason to let go of excuses, get out there and be active. Along with the well-known physical advantages to exercise, we know that being active increases our overall well-being, including our mood. Recent research has shown that moderate activity can help increase positive results in depression or anxiety treatment when medication alone could not (Mota-Pereira et al., 2011). Exercise ...

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