Posts Tagged ‘Suicide’

Warning Signs of Clinical Depression

With clinical depression being a silent killer there has to be warning signs that we can look for right? Luckily, there are several warning signs that someone can watch for if they suspect someone that they know or love to have depression. Although there are signs that you can look for they may not be [...]

Acupuncture And Depression – An Alternative To Drug Therapy

Depression is one of the leading disorders in America today and is the reason our media is permeated with advertisements for one anti-depressant or another. It's difficult, if not impossible, to get through a single evening of television without seeing babies crying and Mommy's who are too down to move or little cartoon stick figures [...]

Teen Depression Facts and Myths

Depression is a mental health disorder that can have a serious effect on a person's life. although it can affect people of all ages, it can be especially tough for a teenager to deal with. while it's normal for a teen to act out or be moody at times, depression is different and isn't something [...]

Is Depression a Life Insurance Risk Factor?

There's depression and then there's depression. I talk to a lot of people who are being treated for mild chronic depression or situational depression and the truth is that from a life insurance underwriting standpoint, there's not a lot of risk. We've placed plenty of cases in those categories at preferred or preferred plus rates. [...]

Part 4: BCC members share their upcoming book picks

New inpatient psychiatric unit the first to serve the elderly Dr. Steven Israel, director of the new acute psychiatry unit for senior adults at Adventist Behavioral Health in Rockville, speaks of the increasing need of specialized care for the elderly who are at greater risks of depression and suicide. Read more on Rockville Gazette Part [...]

How Do I Know If I Have Bipolar Disorder And What Should I Do About It?

What is Bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that manifests itself in a person through ups and downs in moods and energy levels. Many a time, it is confused with depression and sporadic mood swings. however, it must be understood that bipolar disorder is not a state of mind. It is a brain [...]

Joining A Bipolar Chat Room? The Pros And Cons

A bipolar chat room is primarily created as an extended support group for people suffering from or diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Moderators in this group are usually volunteers. Majority of them are either former bipolar patients or individuals that are undergoing bipolar treatments and medications. Other things you can expect to find in a bipolar [...]

Understanding What Depression Is – And How to Stop It Quickly

What is Depression? we all get fed up to varying degrees from time to time about some events in our lives but depression is much more intense than that. if you, or someone you know, are suffering from a number of the symptoms from the list below, then it is likely that it has become [...]

Vitamins for Depression

Depression is a disabling condition that is described by unhappy feelings of hopelessness, which can be a result from stressful events, hormonal imbalances, or many other causes. those people with depression tend to withdraw themselves from the world, get angry easily, and lose the interests once enjoyed doing - exactly changes in mood Didn't you [...]

Bipolar Disorder in Men

Bipolar disorder in men and women affects over five and a half million people in the United States alone. It is very serious, but also very treatable. Bipolar disorder, which is commonly referred to as manic-depressive illness is a mental disorder that is characterized by unusual swings in energy, mood, activity levels as well as [...]