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Mo. teen killer had troubled family, depression - The Associated Press

2012-02-06

The Associated PressMo. teen killer had troubled family, depressionThe Associated PressTestifying in her defense, Bustamante's imprisoned father described a family history of drug abuse, depression and suicide attempts. Her legal guardian and grandmother, Karen Brooke, testified how Bustamante's mother abandoned her children shortly ...and more »

Feb

CBS47 Special Report: Fighting Depression - CBS 47

2012-02-06

ABC30.comCBS47 Special Report: Fighting DepressionCBS 47While progress has been made over the years, there is still a stigma attached that makes sufferers of sever depression feel alone. But there is a new treatment available and the results are promising. The new treatment has nothing to do with medication ...A drug-free way to treat depressionABC30.comSome Depression Patients Find The Effects Of Magnetic Therapy Really StickNY1Magnetic therapy becoming more popular for treating depressionMedical XpresseMaxHealthall 5 news articles »

Feb

Depression and the Elderly - Huffington Post

2012-02-06

Depression and the ElderlyHuffington PostThe recent death of TV pioneer Don Cornelius underscores the growing problem of depression and suicide among our elderly population. Most people don't expect older adults to take their own lives, but this population has the highest suicide rate of any ...

Feb

Study suggests blood test might confirm depression diagnosis - Florida Today

2012-02-06

Study suggests blood test might confirm depression diagnosisFlorida TodayDepression can be a tough condition to diagnose accurately, but new research suggests that someday a blood test might help. It's not clear how much the test might cost, and it needs more stringent validation before it will be ready to be used in ...and more »

Feb

Natural cures for depression - Fox News

2012-02-06

Natural cures for depressionFox NewsPrint Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet One out of every 10 people suffers from depression in the United States, according to estimates. While there are many prescription medications that can alleviate depression symptoms, there are a few natural ...

Feb

The Case for Retaining Bereavement Exclusion in DSM-5 - Medscape

2012-02-06

The Case for Retaining Bereavement Exclusion in DSM-5MedscapeFebruary 6, 2012 — The "bereavement exclusion" (BE) to major depression contained in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) is valid and should remain in the DSM-5, according to authors of a special article ...The DSM-5: Will it Work in Clinical Practice?Huffington Postall 3 news articles »

Feb

Really? The Claim: Long Work Hours Can Cause Depression - New York Times (blog)

2012-02-06

New York Times (blog)Really? The Claim: Long Work Hours Can Cause DepressionNew York Times (blog)But can too much overtime cause depression? Scientists put the question to the test in a study of more than 2000 white-collar workers. Previous research hinted at a link between long hours and depressed mood, and the researchers, at the Finnish ...Regular overtime increases risk of depression, study findsMonsters and Critics.comall 2 news articles »

Feb

Will Rogers, Funnyman of the Depression: Echoes - Bloomberg

2012-02-06

BloombergWill Rogers, Funnyman of the Depression: EchoesBloombergAmericans struggling through the Great Depression didn't have Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert to provide a nightly lampooning of the rich, powerful and foolish, but they did have Will Rogers. “I am not a member of any organized political party," he ...

Feb

Anxiety and depression inventory - New Straits Times

2012-02-06

New Straits TimesAnxiety and depression inventoryNew Straits TimesWondering if you're anxious or depressed? Here are two tests (based on Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory) that Dr Daniel Zainal Abdul Rahman uses to make a diagnosis. Scoring: Add the numbers in each column to get a total.

Feb

New manual defines grieving as depression - Indiana Daily Student

2012-02-05

EQuicknewsNew manual defines grieving as depressionIndiana Daily StudentBy Jaclyn Lansbery | IDS Coping with the loss of a loved one can soon be part of the medical diagnosis of depression. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for mental disorders will include bereavement as a sign of depression.Tips For Managing DepressionEQuicknewsall 2 news articles »

Feb

Perform Wild Yoga to Beat Depression

2012-02-06

Depression is a common complaint among both men and women. Just turn on the television and you will see numerous commercials for antidepressants. We live in a fast paced, hectic world. Yoga is a wonderful way to relieve depression, either on its own or as a compliment to traditional...

Feb

Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?

2012-02-03

FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Depression can be a tough condition to diagnose accurately, but new research suggests that someday a blood test might help.

Feb

Blood Test May Help Diagnose Depression

2012-02-05

A new study found a blood test may help diagnose depression.

Feb

Dr. Felicia Wade: Depression and the Elderly

2012-02-06

The recent death of TV pioneer Don Cornelius underscores the growing problem of depression and suicide among our elderly population. Most people don't expect older adults to take their own lives, but this population has the highest suicide rate of any age group.

Feb

Really?: The Claim: Long Work Hours Can Cause Depression

2012-02-06

Studies indicate that putting in extra hours at the office can elevate the risk of developing anxiety and depression.

Jan

Is Club Drug 'Special K' a Quick Fix for Depression?

2012-01-31

About 30 million Americans suffer from depression, and when a sudden wave of severe symptoms hits them, there's no instant fix. The most commonly prescribed drugs — Prozac, Celexa and Zoloft — take a few weeks to kick in, and in the meantime, depressed people are at an escalated risk of suicide. More than half the time, the prescribed drug doesn't end up working at all, and patients must start ...

Feb

Depression link to heart disease not affected by medication

2012-02-03

People with major depression and anxiety are 75% more likely to have a heart rate condition linked to cardiovascular disease – regardless of whether they are taking antidepressants, new research shows.

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'I Wanted To Live': New Depression Drugs Offer Hope For Toughest Cases

2012-01-31

The anesthetic and club drug ketamine seems to lift depression symptoms in a matter of hours. But how does it work? Researchers are searching for the answer in an attempt to make a new class of depression medications. "We can take care of a migraine in hours," one researcher asks. "So why do we have to wait weeks or months with depression?"

Feb

Depression in the Workplace: Don't Ask, Don't Tell?

2012-02-02

By all appearances Sandy was successful and content. At 30 years old, she was in a senior position at a major media company in Boston -- and she was a happily married new mom to boot.

Feb

CBS47 Special Report: Fighting Depression

2012-02-06

Depression… It's a debilitating disease that affects nearly a quarter of the population. While progress has been made over the years, there is still a stigma attached that makes sufferers of sever depression feel alone. But there is a new treatment available and the results are promising. The new treatment has nothing to do with medication and everything to do with magnets. There is only one ...

Feb

RT @heylandsberg: 4 those asking my doc "Darkness & Hope: Depression, Sports & Me" Wed Feb 8th @ 7pm ET on #CTV #BellLetsTalk (I hope u watch & RT this)

2012-02-06

RT @heylandsberg: 4 those asking my doc "Darkness & Hope: Depression, Sports & Me" Wed Feb 8th @ 7pm ET on #CTV #BellLetsTalk (I hope u watch & RT this)

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