How Child Abuse Primes the Brain for Future Mental Illness

Depression

(Time) A brain scan study pinpoints the changes associated with child abuse that may raise people's risk of depression, PTSD and addictions later in life.Continue.

Grief Could Join List of Disorders

Depression

(NY Times) When does a broken heart become a diagnosis? In a bitter skirmish over the definition of depression, a new report contends that a proposed change to the diagnosis would characterize grieving as a disorder and greatly increase the number of people treated for it. Continue.

The Heartache of Death

Depression

(Dawn S. Liphart) "They can't find a heartbeat. I'm having surgery in the morning. We're so sad." My heart dropped in disbelief for her when I received the message. How much loss can one person handle? She had buried her husband, father, father in law, and mother in law within the past 2 years, and now the loss of the baby she carried inside! Continue.

Beating the Holiday Blues

Depression

(Dawn S. Liphart) Ho! Ho! Hum! Why do I feel so bummed? The Holiday lights are still twinkling and the Holidays cheers are still a favorite memory. If you find yourself asking this question, you may be experiencing the Holiday Blues.Continue.

Links We Love!

After Child’s Birth, Mothers Suffer From Abuse, Depression

5 Rules for Living with Chronic Illness and Depression: An Interview with Elvira Aletta

Mental health: Are you SAD this time of year?

Women Far More Likely to Suffer from Broken Heart Syndrome.

Recommend QueNet!