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5 Reasons Cognitive Behavioral Therapy May Not Work For you

One of the problems in assessing whether or not CBT is an effective treatment for you is the fact that when people write about this type of therapy they usually speak in very general terms.  Everyone's experience is going to be different but at least you will get a better idea of what this therapy may be like from the patient perspective.  

All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Depressed Boy: Depression and the Work Place

Although many people are dissatisfied at work most work-satisfaction surveys actually show the majority are either satisfied or very satisfied with their job.

Resilience

Madonna: What We Can Learn about Resilience from the Queen of Pop

No I am not talking about Lady Gaga or Britney Spears.  Maybe it is a generational thing but I feel that there would be no Britney Spears or Lady Gaga without Madonna.  

Is it SAD?

Frequently Asked Questions About Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder

As with any mood disorder, a formal diagnosis is highly recommended. For one thing, it's essential to rule out any hidden conditions that might be causing the depression, like thyroid dysfunction.  

Is it your Thyroid?

Depression Symptoms: Could They Be Caused by Your Thyroid?

January has been designated as Thyroid Awareness Month by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.  

Depression and Thyroid Disease

Did you know that Linda Ronstadt, Mary-Louise Parker, Oprah, Kim Catrall, and George and Barbara Bush have thyroid disease?

Living a Flatlined Life?

There comes a point in most people's lives when they begin to reflect on what their life is about.  It's a moment that can affect anyone at any age but for people in their midlife it perhaps feels more poignant.