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Judith Wurtman

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posted 07/01/2009, comments (17)

Winter Blues in the Summer

Is anyone enjoying good summer weather? Much of the country is dealing with outrageously high temperatures, while other parts are getting so many downpours arks are being built in backyards. My own section, New England, has declared the sun an endangered species. One consequence is that the typical euphoria that comes with sunny, warm (not hot)... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/04/2009, comment (1)

Success! Success!! The Cartoon-A-Thon for May 2009 Mental Health Month was a success!

Success! Success!! The Cartoon-A-Thon for May 2009 Mental Health Month was a success! The purpose of the Cartoon-A-Thon is to use humor and laughter as positive tools in dealing with emotional disturbances which effect many people and families. Mental disorders due to mental Illness or mood disorders and nothing to laugh at, but that... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/15/2009, comments (3)

Can't kick this...

Since about last week I have been in a very depressed mood that I just can't kick, I was diagnosised with depression last year and was making somewhat of a recovery. What ended up setting this one off was a fight with a friend. I am coming to the end of college career in May and this should be a rejoiceful time of my life, however I... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/10/2009, comments (3)

I am doing research

Hello my name is Amber. I am a college student and for my final project in Psychology i must do a 10 minute presentation on a topic of interest. My groups topic is depresion and it would really help if we could get some information. If you are willing to help, please message me with -Name (real or made up) -Story (of you fighting... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/03/2009, comments (0)

Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder

As I said in a previous SharePost , there are other ways to treat mild to moderate Seasonal Affective Disorder besides light therapy. They include exercise, cognitive therapy and increased exposure to natural light. However, if those measures don't alleviate your SAD, you probably want to look into light therapy. Since it should be conducted under... Read more Chevron

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