Monthly Archives: August 2009
Teen Suicide in Film History. Part 4: “Marie”
Marie (Natacha Régnier) and Isa (Elodie Bouchez) are two unskilled workers from Lille in Northern France. They are not quite teenagers anymore (they’re both 21), but they have now arrived at a crucial point, typical for young adults, where they have to take an important decision about their future life. Isa decides to continue in … Continue reading
Should suicide be legalized in all provinces and terrotories in Canada?
If a person is suffering from problems (mental illness, money problems, terminal illness etc.), they should have the right to die. The Church and society has no business dictating an individuals’ life. Psychiatrists are biased when they mention that suicidal people are mentally ill. If euthanasia isn’t legalized, are people supposed to suffer? Suicide is … Continue reading
Scientists pinpoint depression’s effect on pleasure
Researchers say the loss of pleasure in previously enjoyed activities that comes with depression is a neurological response that they can actually see taking place in the brain. Technorati Tags: Brain, depression, Pleasure, Scientists
U.S. workplace suicides on the rise
According to a new report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the tough economic times contributed to a 28 percent increase in U.S. workplace suicides last year. Technorati Tags: Department Of Labor, Economic Times, Suicides, U S Department, U S Department Of Labor
First U.S. rehab clinic for Internet addiction opens
Patients at the reStart facility are taught lessons in social skills and reading body language as they go “cold turkey” off technology, including the Internet and gaming. Technorati Tags: Cold Turkey, Internet Addiction, Internet Gaming, Reading Body Language, Rehab Clinic, Technology
Foreclosures Plunge People Into Depression (HealthDay)
HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) — The epidemic of home foreclosures is having a serious impact on Americans’ health, suggests a study that looked at 250 Philadelphia homeowners facing foreclosure. Technorati Tags: depression, Epidemic, Facing Foreclosure, Health, Healthday, Home Foreclosures, People, Philadelphia, Plunge
Many facing home foreclosure may have depression (Reuters)
Reuters – The effects of the U.S. housing crisis may be stretching far beyond the economy, according to a study finding high rates of depression among people facing home foreclosure. Technorati Tags: depression, Economy, Home Foreclosure, People, Reuters, Stretching
Veteran status not linked with suicide in older men (Reuters)
Reuters – Among middle-aged and older American men monitored for more than 20 years, the risk for suicide was no more and no less for veterans versus non-veterans of similar age. Technorati Tags: American Men, Middle Aged, Older Men, Reuters, Risk, suicide, Veteran Status
Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression
People with G.A.D. may notice physical symptoms such as muscle aches, blurred vision, shortness of breath and sleep problems and are far more likely to develop depression. The good news is with the right management plan it is possible to recover and get back to feeling like yourself again. Duration : 3 min 20 sec … Continue reading
Natural Depression Cures
How to cure depression naturally by http://www.neurosoup.com The following statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The information in this video and the supplements mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult your doctor when changing any medication. Duration : 0:5:38 Technorati Tags: Antidepressants, cures, depression, natural, Psychiatry, … Continue reading