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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.

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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]." Bite size learning - big life changes Supporting and helping to improve the health of older adults in our care is paramount.

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A roadmap to prevent people being gone too soon

MQ Mental Health

Now, a new paper published in the Lancet Psychiatry calls for action on a global scale to put an end to the growing mortality rates of people with mental illness and distress. Globally, too many people die prematurely from suicide and the physical health problems associated with mental illness and mental distress.

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Addressing Access in Ethnoracially Diverse Populations: Lessons from a University-Based Community Mental Health Center

Society of Clinical Psychology

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the George Floyd Uprising, and the Stop Asian Hate movement, ethnically and racially marginalized individuals in the United States need access to quality mental health care now more than ever. Department of Health and Human Services, 2019).

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Why Did It Take Me So Long To Accept My Mental Health Medication?

Beautiful Voyager

I started doing an inventory: I launched my own mental health consulting business, completed a few training sessions, quickly boosted my professional network, got involved in various projects and the list goes on. Leading me to feeling depressed, tired and sad. Not another mental health diagnosis and medication!

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Holiday Time Can Spell Distress for Kids of Separated Parents….

Gary Direnfeld

As the parent’s are engaged in conflict, the kids are either disengaged or may fall towards the dispute dragged in as emissaries of their supposed preferences or as missionaries seeking to bring peace to matters beyond their control. This looks like mental health issues, behavior issues or relationship issues as a result.

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Authentic Beauty – Reflections for Women Social Workers

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

When we spend time comparing ourselves to others, we fill space with hurtful thoughts, feelings and beliefs that lead to anxiety, depression, and stress. In this blog post we are going to talk about the comparisons and behaviors that cause anxiety, depression and stress. Social workers are ethically obligated to engage in self-care.