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Helping Your Husband with Depression

Monday, December 4th, 2006

To the outside world, Emme Aronson lived a charmed life. She was a successful model, creative director of her own clothing line, a television host, lecturer, and mother of a beautiful baby girl. Only her ...

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Living with Depression

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Amy, a 68 year-old retired clinical social worker living in Virginia, has struggled with depression for more than 40 years. Twenty-four years passed before she received a diagnosis. Her mood disorder was treated as a ...

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How Do I Reduce My Risk of Depression?

Friday, September 8th, 2006

It may not always be possible to prevent depression. However, the following strategies may help reduce your risk of becoming depressed: Be aware of your personal risk of depression. Have a psychiatric evaluation and psychotherapy, if ...

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What are the Risk Factors for Depression?

Friday, September 8th, 2006

A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop depression with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you ...

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Living with Bipolar Disorder

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Dave, a 68-year-old Texan, has battled bipolar disorder for more than two decades. He raised a family and owned a successful business. He is now retired and spends his time reaching out to others with ...

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Talking to a Professional About Bipolar Disorder

Friday, September 8th, 2006

You have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or health care provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with bipolar disorder. By talking openly and regularly with ...

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How is Bipolar Disorder Diagnosed?

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Bipolar disorder is commonly diagnosed based upon the criteria found within the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, which is the professional manual for diagnosing mental disorders. These criteria include ...

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Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder

Friday, September 8th, 2006

A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop bipolar disorder with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors ...

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Facts About Sexual Orientation

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

In a national random survey on the prevalence of same-sex sexual behavior in the United States, 10% of adult men and 9% of adult women report at least one of the following: (a) currently attracted ...

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All About Sexual Orientation

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006

Few areas of psychology have been as controversial as the study of sexual orientation. What percentage of people are gay, and what is the most appropriate criterion for terming someone gay? Why are some men ...

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Keep Stress at Bay: Striking a Balance

Friday, February 17th, 2006

There is no shortage of causes of stress in today's busy lifestyle. The percentage of employees reporting work-related burnout grew from 39 percent to 53 percent between 1995 and 1998, according to an Aon Consulting ...

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Moving Beyond the Loss of an Ability

Friday, February 17th, 2006

If we let our abilities define who we are, it makes sense that we might think less of ourselves when they are gone. However, we can move past any losses we encounter by using our ...

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Stress and Personality

Friday, February 17th, 2006

Individuals differ dramatically in their response to a problem or a stressor. Some people are born with a temperament that predisposes them to higher or lower levels of tolerance to stress. Your cognitive reaction to a ...

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Questions to Ask Your Therapist

Friday, February 17th, 2006

Choosing the right therapist is important and often difficult to do simply by looking at ads in the Yellow Pages. Credentials can be important, but are not the whole story. Word of mouth is the ...

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Real Men Don’t Get Help

Friday, February 17th, 2006

The stigma still exists: "Real men" don't whine about their physical, mental or emotional problems. They work it out, suck it up or walk it off. Although more men are seeking professional help to overcome ...

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