Depression Expert Teri Robert shares Depression management news and commentary at MyDepressionConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399 http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399 http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/102220/diagnostic-tool Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:46:00 -0500 Teri Robert Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a debilitating condition, but at this time no biomarker currently exists. A biomarker is a distinctive biological or biologically derived indicator, such as a biochemical metabolite in the body, an indicator that would confirm a diagnosis of PTSD. Having such a biomarker that could be found in a diagnostic test would certainly speed the diagnosis, thus helping sufferers of PTSD get treatment... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/102220/diagnostic-tool http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/101368/depression-link Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:01:00 -0500 Teri Robert We've known for some time now that depression and Migraine are frequently comorbid diseases -- occurring together, but neither causing the other.   Studies have shown that patients with depression have a higher prevalence of Migraine that patients without depression. Conversely, studies have shown that patients with Migraine have a higher prevalence of depression than patients without Migraine.   Now, research shows that Migraine... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/101368/depression-link http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/101365/act-depression Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:38:00 -0500 Teri Robert Mental health parity has been a difficult issue for those of us with mental health and wellness conditions for quite some time now. It has been so difficult, in fact, that federal legislation is necessary to address it.   The Paul Wellstone-Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), included in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, was signed into law on October 3, 2008 and went into effect... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/101365/act-depression http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/93833/depression-lsd Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:29:53 -0500 Teri Robert Albert Hofman, the inventor of LSD, called it "medicine for the soul." Songs were written about it, and the military conducted secret experiments that exploited its hallucinogenic powers. LSD was outlawed in 1966, became a street drug and developed a reputation as the dangerous toy, seemingly capable of inspiring moments of genius or madness. Today, science is taking a fresh look at LSD, including the first human trials in over 35... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/93833/depression-lsd http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/91421/cognitive-shown Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:18:00 -0400 Teri Robert Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of severe recurrent depression that occurs annually in the fall and winter seasons, accounting for 10-20% of cases of recurrent depression. Bright light therapy has previously been shown to be the most effective treatment. In the management of SAD, the challenge is preventing the recurrent episodes in subsequent years.   University of Vermont psychologist Kelly Rohan has presented the first... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/91421/cognitive-shown http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/89776/depression-day Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:01:43 -0400 Teri Robert Have you been wondering if you have a problem with depression? There may never have been a time when when we were surrounded with more stressful events than we are now. The stock market crisis; flood of home foreclosures; high prices for gasoline, heating, food, and other essentials; thoughts of war and terrorism; high crime rates -- all of these can lead to real fears. Many of us fear losing our jobs, our homes, the value of our retirement... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/89776/depression-day http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/89163/depression-care Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:58:18 -0400 Teri Robert Hello, everyone!   Health care reform is a big concern for many of us with depression. Health care and insurance coverage have been issues of great concern and even fear for us. We know that the time has come for change and reform, but what will reform bring? Will the changes be good for everyone? Better for some than others? Will some of us still fall through the cracks?   NOW is one of those times when our input is vitally... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/89163/depression-care http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/88839/mental-awareness Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:17:00 -0400 Teri Robert Next week, October 4 - 10, is Mental Illness Awareness Week. In 1990, the United States Congress established the first week of October as "Mental Illness Awareness Week" (MIAW) in recognition of the efforts of the National Alliance on Mental Illness's (NAMI) to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental health advocates across the country have joined together during the first week of October to celebrate. Think about and share... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/88839/mental-awareness http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/85919/teen-depression Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:26:19 -0400 Teri Robert Sarah is a bright, kind-hearted 19-year-old college student. She also has major depressive disorder.   Fortunately for Sarah, her family (especially her mother) understand depression very well. At the age of 15, when Sarah told her mother she was having some problems, her mother knew to take her to the doctor and get her the help she needed. It's now four years later, and Sarah is very open about her life with depression. She's doing... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/85919/teen-depression http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/84079/helps-depression Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:46:21 -0400 Teri Robert We all know that some days are better than others when living with depression. Even with effective treatment, I can sometimes feel depression lurking in the background. Something I've discovered is that starting my day right helps me "keep my spirits up" and have a better day. My day begins this way... • The first 30 minutes of the day are "me time." • I take my coffee mug and retreat to my office and the table in the ... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/7399/84079/helps-depression