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Merely Me

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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

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posted 07/02/2009, comments (6)

My Depression Connection Question of the Week!

Hi all! It is Thursday once again and that means it is time for another question of the week! Let's talk about health care this week. How do you feel about the health care you receive for your mental health? I know we have readers from around the world so this will be very interesting to hear about what you think is... Read more Chevron

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Judith Wurtman

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Ph.D, MIT researchers ran Harvard U hospital weight loss center

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posted 07/01/2009, comments (16)

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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Teri Robert

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posted 06/24/2009, comment (1)

Veterans' Mental Health Needs - Video

One of the highlights of the Mental Health America Centennial Conference earlier this month in Washington, DC, was a panel discussion: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of America's Veterans. The panelists were: • Mark Benjamin, investigative reporter, Salon.com, Washington Bureau; • Rick Weidman... Read more Chevron

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Deborah Gray

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posted 06/22/2009, comments (5)

5 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor about Changing Depression Medication

1. Be clear about your reason(s) for wanting to switch antidepressants. Is it that the side effects are intolerable, or is it that you are not satisfied with the response? If you want to switch for the latter reason, you need to determine exactly what you mean and communicate that to your doctor. Did you antidepressant ever work fully? Bear in... Read more Chevron

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David Shern, Ph.D., is president and CEO of Mental Health America

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posted 06/01/2009, comments (0)

What is the Future of Mental Health?

What is the Future of Mental Health? By David L. Shern, President and CEO, Mental Health America The mental health care landscape is changing rapidly. Innovations in research and breakthroughs in prevention are transforming the field. New technologies are changing how we communicate and educate. And with Congress... Read more Chevron

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