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Dear Younger Me: Letter to an Abuse Survivor
When I was in my early twenties, I was in an abusive relationship. At various points in our relationship, he gave me a black eye, pushed me into a wall […]
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How to Make a Suicide Safety Plan
If you suffer from depression, the possibility always exists that at some point you may have thoughts about harming yourself. Unfortunately, when you are in the midst of a crisis, […]
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When Friends and Family Don’t Understand Depression
When you have depression, it can be very helpful knowing that your friends and family are in your corner. But what can you do when they just don’t understand depression? […]
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How to Sleep Better to Feel Better
Getting a good night’s sleep is very important in how you feel. If your sleep is of poor quality, it can leave you feeling tired, grumpy and blue the next […]
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Is There Racial Bias in Depression Screening?
Could it be that many black teens with depression are not being properly diagnosed and treated due to racial bias in depression screening? A study published online on October 26, […]
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Epilepsy and Depression Share Genetic Link?
Scientists have long theorized that epilepsy and depression share some sort of connection. In fact, as early as 400 B.C., the “father of medicine,” Hippocrates, wrote that, “Melacholics ordinarily become epileptics, […]
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Transgender Children Who Receive Family Support Have Less Depression
As more and more Americans begin to live openly as transgender individuals, including young children and teens, questions have arisen about how these young people are faring. Statistics show that […]
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To-Do List Can Shut Off Rumination and Help You Sleep
Do you find yourself unable to fall asleep at night because you can’t stop thinking about how much you need to get done the next day? Baylor University researchers say […]
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Hillary Clinton Suffering From Depression?
When Hillary Clinton attended her first public event following her defeat by Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, many were stunned by the change in her appearance, raising […]
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Sleep and Seasonal Affective Disorder Genetic Link Found
According to a February 22, 2016 report appearing in PNAS, scientists have discovered a gene which may provide a link between certain patterns of sleep and seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal […]