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Depression Decoded: Unveiling Symptoms And Effective Solutions

Blurt It Out

In a world where mental health struggles often remain invisible, depression stands as a silent yet pervasive force affecting millions. Depression, often misconceived as mere sadness, encompasses a complex array of physical and mental manifestations. This connection lies in shared nerve pathways and chemical imbalances within the brain.

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Depression. It Can Creep Up on You…

Gary Direnfeld

It’s a depressive episode. Eventually it is labeled a major depressive episode. The impacts are so much greater than the abject depression of the individual. Education, learning this is not a choice, but the impacts of a major depressive episode is key to survival and adjustment for everyone. It overwhelms.

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New Peripartum Depression Study Shows Gap Between Screening and Outcomes

Relias

On Maternal Health Awareness Day , I would like to bring awareness to the publication of our peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine , “ Improving maternal mental health: Assessing the extent of screening and training about peripartum depression.” What is peripartum depression?

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Make a difference: how we can help older people cope with depression

Social Care

"[We] developed a series of short, animated videos aimed at people with little prior knowledge of [how to support older people with depression]." Depression is a common condition, one which can have a real impact on older adults’ wellbeing. The most important experts in this project were older people themselves.

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Hey, Tough Guy…

Gary Direnfeld

Mom suffered depression. As the fellow spoke he began to see connections between his dad’s oppression of his mom and her depression. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice.

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3 Reliable Ways to Supercharge Your Stress Management Plan

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

Bailey Consultants YouTube Channel. Meet with a stress management consultant or coach to discuss your needs. I am a Stress Management Consultant in addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with women who experience anxiety, depression, and high levels of stress. Now, let’s get to our topic.

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Parental Conflict Can Be a Setup for Childhood Trauma

Gary Direnfeld

Such a child may appear as anxious or depressed or as having ADHD. Further, any depression or anxiety or difficulty concentrating may continue into adulthood affecting adult life. As kids, they are frightened and may have difficulty settling or going to school worried about what may occur at home.