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Amanda Bynes' Mental Health: Witnesses Worry About Actress

Amanda Bynes' Mental Health: Witnesses Worry About Actress | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
Amanda Bynes has been making headlines recently for her dangerous driving habits, and now her erratic behavior has people worried that something might be seriously wrong with the actress. According to TMZ, one of Byne's neighbors has spotted ...
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Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma—Introduction

This video discusses how violence and trauma affect children, including the serious and long-lasting consequences for their physical and mental health; signs...
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Migraines plus depression may equal smaller brain - CBS News

Migraines plus depression may equal smaller brain - CBS News | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
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Migraine sufferers are twice as likely to be depressed as people who don't have the painful headaches.
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Are mental illnesses such as PMS and depression culturally determined?

Are mental illnesses such as PMS and depression culturally determined? | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
Corrinne Burns: A growing number of psychiatrists suspect mental conditions are 'culture-bound syndromes' rather than exclusively biological (Are mental illnesses such as PMS and depression culturally determined?
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Dick Trickle: Did He Committ Suicide Because Of Tragic Illness? - Hollywood Life

Dick Trickle: Did He Committ Suicide Because Of Tragic Illness? - Hollywood Life | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
Dick Trickle: Did He Committ Suicide Because Of Tragic Illness?
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Dick tragically took his own life at the age of 71, and a new report claims that the NASCAR driver was allegedly battling an illness and depression.
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Kava Plant May Treat Anxiety - LiveScience.com

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An extract from the kava plant can treat people with chronic anxiety, a study from Australia finds.
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Small number of autism cases linked to depression medications - UPI.com

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Small number of autism cases linked to depression medications
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In utero exposure to the medications that treat depression may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorders in less than 1 percent of cases.
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12 Ways Your Pet Can Improve Your Mental Health! - Huffington Post

12 Ways Your Pet Can Improve Your Mental Health! - Huffington Post | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
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12 Ways Your Pet Can Improve Your Mental Health!
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... including dust, grass, ragweed and pet allergies, and were at a lower risk for asthma.
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South Pacific Kava Plant Found Effective in Treating Anxiety - French Tribune

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French Tribune South Pacific Kava Plant Found Effective in Treating Anxiety French Tribune "If this finding is replicated, it may pave the way for simple genetic tests to determine which people may be likely to have a beneficial anxiety-reducing...
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Top 70 Traits of People with Personality Disorders

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“ The list below contains descriptions of some of the more common traits of people who suffer from personality disorders, as observed by family members and partners. Please...
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Get Involved in Mental Health Awareness Week

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Find out how to get involved with Mental Health Awareness Week 2013. (It's Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Exercise for Mental Health | Solutions EAP

Exercise for Mental Health | Solutions EAP | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
A study in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity showed that something as simple as going for a brisk stroll could alleviate the symptoms of depression. How exercise helps alleviate depression is not clear, but some ...
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Blood determines depression - WACH

Blood determines depression - WACH | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
Blood determines depression
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RALEIGH, N.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Cholesterol, cancer, even infectious diseases: our blood can help doctors detect them all. Now, blood is being used to figure out what's going on inside your head.
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Depression Tied to Hospital-Acquired Infection - PsychCentral.com

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Healio Depression Tied to Hospital-Acquired Infection PsychCentral.com “In our research, we have shown that adults with depression are more likely to develop Clostridium difficile infection — a potentially fatal infection,” said lead author Mary...
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Special K club drug relieves depression in study - Houston Chronicle (blog)

Special K club drug relieves depression in study Houston Chronicle (blog) The study, conducted at Baylor College of Medicine and Mount Sinai School of Medicine, found patients whose depression had not responded to at least two antidepressants were...
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Four Things You Can Do In Order To Prevent Panic Attacks

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By Ralph A Martin If you are a person who suffers from panic attacks and anxiety, you know just how debilitating these afflictions can be, as you will find yourself dealing with the panic attack symptoms of feeling depressed, feeling inexplicable ...
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Disrupted 'brain clock' is linked to depression in new study - Washington Post

Disrupted 'brain clock' is linked to depression in new study
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Disrupted sleep is such a common symptom of depression that some of the first things doctors look for in diagnosing depression are insomnia and excessive sleeping.
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Depression may double stroke risk for middle-aged women - CBS News

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Depression may double stroke risk for middle-aged women
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The 12-year Australian study was the first large-scale study that looked at how depression may affect stroke risk.
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5 Tips on How to Conquer Depression - Crossmap

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5 Tips on How to Conquer Depression
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When it comes to depression, it's critically important to get to the root of the problem. Sit down with a pen and paper and write down all of the possible causes of your depression.
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Mental health funding at risk - Cincinnati.com

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Mental health funding at risk
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Some fear this year's reforms to the state pension plan could lead to less treatment for the mentally ill and drug addicts and could reduce health department services.
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Father absence in early childhood linked to depression in adolescent girls - Medical Xpress

Father absence in early childhood linked to depression in adolescent girls - Medical Xpress | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
Daily Mail Father absence in early childhood linked to depression in adolescent girls Medical Xpress While previous studies have looked at the effect of childhood separation and divorce on the risk of depression in adolescence, this new research,...
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Facial trust appraisal negatively biased in borderline personality disorder

Facial trust appraisal negatively biased in borderline personality disorder | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
Medical Student Medical Article: Facial trust appraisal negatively biased in borderline personality disorder (Medical Student News Article | Facial trust appraisal negatively biased in borderline personality disorder |4621759
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Clock Genes Linked to Depression | The Scientist Magazine®

Clock Genes Linked to Depression | The Scientist Magazine® | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
Patients with major depressive disorder appear to have malfunctioning circadian rhythms, which could lead researchers to new avenues for treatment.
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Flu in Pregnancy Is Linked to Bipolar Disorder - New York Times (blog)

Flu in Pregnancy Is Linked to Bipolar Disorder - New York Times (blog) | Mental Health Advocacy | Scoop.it
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Flu in Pregnancy Is Linked to Bipolar Disorder
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Flu infection during pregnancy may increase the risk for bipolar disorder in the child, according to a new report.
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Demi Lovato Speaks Out About Her Addiction And Depression During Disney ... - PerezHilton.com

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Now that's our kind of confession! Demi Lovato isn't ashamed of her struggle with mental health issues- she's a survivor!
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11 Ways We Sabotage Our Mental Health - ABC News

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11 Ways We Sabotage Our Mental Health
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Bad habits like skimping on sleep, drinking too much, or nursing grudges can undermine our mental health, whether that means a brief episode of the blues or full-blown depression and anxiety.
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