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Is this true of major depression? And what’s the difference between major depressio nand regular depression?

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I can’t speak on your mental state, but I have to say do a lot of research on the medication he prescribes for you. My mom was put through terrible withdrawals after she took a depression medication without knowing everything about it. It’s been a year since she’s been trying to come off of it and she’s still not all the way healed.

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 7, 2010

The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) announced today that it is participating in World Mental Health Day on October 10th by educating the public on the link between hearing loss and depression. This year’s World Mental Health Day focuses on the close association of depression with chronic physical illnesses and calls for integrated care. Depression can be a disabling illness that seriously impacts overall health.

“When left untreated, hearing loss often leads to isolation, depression, and other emotional conditions that can affect both mental health and quality of life,” says Sergei Kochkin, PhD, executive director of BHI. “Yet, hearing loss remains one of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in America today.”

The link between unaddressed hearing loss and depression is compelling. For example, a large-scale study by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) found that people 50 and older with untreated hearing loss were more likely to report depression, anxiety, anger and frustration, emotional instability and paranoia, and were less likely to participate in organized social activities than those who wore hearing aids. The degree of depression and other emotional or mental health issues also increased with the severity of hearing loss.

A recent survey released by Australian Hearing, part of Australia’s Department of Human Services, found that people who suffer from hearing loss may be at increased risk of developing the debilitating effects of depression. As reported in its 2008 Annual Report, the survey found that 60 per cent of those with hearing loss had displayed some of the symptoms associated with depression. It also found that almost 20 per cent of those with hearing loss demonstrated at least three key symptoms of depression. Specifically, 52 per cent had displayed increased irritability and frustration; 22 per cent had trouble sleeping or experienced restlessness; and 18 per cent showed a loss of interest or pleasure in most activities.

“Hearing loss is not a harmless condition to be ignored or left untreated,” says Kochkin. “It has tremendous impact on your life. And if left unaddressed, it can have serious emotional and social consequences.”

It’s important to understand that in the vast majority of situations, hearing aids can help the individual hear better and thereby alleviate the conditions that may lead to depression when hearing loss is left unaddressed. Studies have shown that hearing aid wearers experience significant improvements in quality of life and decreased depressive symptoms; have significantly higher self-concepts compared to individuals who do not wear hearing aids; and their functional health status improves significantly after three months of hearing aid use.

In fact, the NCOA study found that those who used hearing aids to address their hearing loss had a reduction in depression and depressive symptoms; improved interpersonal relationships, including greater intimacy; experienced less anger and frustration; enhanced emotional stability; decreased paranoid feelings; reduced anxiety symptoms; reduced social phobias; greater belief that they were in control of their lives; reduced self-criticism; improved cognitive functioning; improved health status; reduced incidence of pain; and enhanced group social activity.

Today, there are more than 34 million people in the United States with hearing loss—roughly 11 percent of the U.S. population. And over the last generation, hearing loss has increased at a rate of 160 percent of U.S. population growth.

“More Americans than ever before are suffering with hearing loss,” says Kochkin. “That means greater numbers are leaving their hearing loss unaddressed—simply because they don’t understand how significantly it affects their quality of life and mental health.

“Unaddressed hearing loss has become an entrenched public health issue that is closely linked to depression, especially in older individuals. World Mental Health Day is an extremely important acknowledgement of the inter-relatedness of physical and mental health. We need our healthcare gatekeepers to recognize the importance of addressing both in an integrated healthcare setting.”

The World Federation for Mental Health established World Mental Health Day in 1992 to provide an annual opportunity for public education about current issues and improving well being. It is the only annual global awareness campaign to focus attention on specific aspects of mental health and mental disorders.

The World Federation for Mental Health encourages local, national and regional authorities and organizations to observe World Mental Health Day on October 10th with events and programs that focus on “Mental Health and Chronic Illness: The Need for Continued and Integrated Care.” Campaign materials prepared by the World Federation are available for download on its website (http://www.wfmh.org).

Founded in 1973, the BHI conducts research and engages in hearing health education with the goal of helping people with hearing loss to benefit from proper treatment.

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By doing nothing lol

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Horse Shoe, NC (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

Experts from Four Circles Recovery Center, an innovative addictions, substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders treatment program for young adults ages 18 to 28, are set to lead a three-day seminar at the 26th Annual ADDICTION: Focus on Women (AFOW) Conference. The AFOW conference runs from May 15-18, 2012 at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Four Circles’ Clinical Director Heather Schnoebelen, MS, LPC, LCAS, and Program Director Dr. Melanie Weis, PhD, LPC, LCAS-P, NCC, will be presenting “Out of the Chair and Into the Wild: An Experiential Approach to Systems and Addictions Work” at the conference.

The theme of the 2012 AFOW Conference is “SHE: Self-determination. Help. Empowerment.” The conference is designed for professionals who work with women and families in the fields of substance abuse, mental health, criminal justice, human services, healthcare and related professions.

“I love this work because it allows me to combine my love for the magic and beauty of the natural world with my passion for the magic and beauty of the human spirit,” said Schnoebelen. “I have devoted myself to this work because I am honored enough to work with and witness people aspiring to grow and change and I cannot imagine a more perfect job.”

As the title of Four Circles seminar indicates, “Out of the Chair” attendees won’t be passive recipients of information about concrete methods for working with families and groups who are struggling with addiction-related issues. Instead, they will have the opportunity to experience the healing power of nature and adventure-based counseling for themselves by completing some of the therapeutic outdoor activities that have proved so beneficial to patients and families at Four Circles.

“Through these activities, families learn new ways of interacting with each other,” said Dr. Weis. “With these workshops, it’s all about asking families to get out of their comfort zone. We engage in activities that encourage them to be uncomfortable in order to address the problems that they’ve been dealing with.”

According to Four Circles Executive Director Jack Kline, MS, LPC, LCAS, CCS, Schnoebelen and Dr. Weis are particularly well-suited to teach other professionals about wilderness-based treatment for women.

“We have the nation’s premier young adult drug and alcohol treatment program, and we have the only program in the nation that provides wilderness therapy to young women who are struggling with substance abuse,” said Kline. “Heather and Melanie’s leadership ensures that Four Circles is a clinically sophisticated and emotionally safe environment where women can deal with the issues that are specific to their unique situations.”

Schnoebelen holds a master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Wilderness Therapy from Naropa University, and has been working with adolescents and families in the wilderness for more than 10 years. Her focus has been on addictions, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, gender identity issues, oppositional behavior, and conduct disorder with adolescents and young adults.

Dr. Weis, who joined the Four Circles team two years ago, has a wealth of professional experience working with children, adolescents and adults on issues of grief and loss, domestic violence, addictions, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and depression. Prior to becoming a part of the Four Circles family, she was in private practice counseling adults and couples.

Four Circles Recovery Center is an innovative addictions, substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders treatment program for young adults ages 18 to 28 that combines a traditional counseling setting with a series of wilderness expeditions. Four Circles employs the most effective, cutting-edge clinical modalities with an underlying traditional 12-Step philosophy to create the foundation for sustained recovery.

Four Circles Recovery Center is a program of Aspen Education Group, the nation’s leading provider of therapeutic education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. Aspen’s services range from short-term intervention programs to residential treatment, and include a variety of therapeutic settings such as boarding schools, outdoor behavioral health programs and special needs summer camps, allowing professionals and families the opportunity to choose the best setting to meet a student’s unique academic and emotional needs. Aspen Education Group is a member of CRC Health Group, the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral care services in the nation. Since 1995, CRC Health has been achieving successful outcomes for individuals and families.

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Most people experience emotional ups and downs, it’s all a part of our daily lives; But this condition has little resemblance to the mood changes associated with bipolar disorder. An individual diagnosed with bipolar disorder will experience periods, or episodes of depression or mania. At times the individual may experience both during the same episode that include extreme swings in moods that vary from overwhelming joy and excitement to complete despair.

These attacks or episodes may last a few days, a week or more or for months. And it is possible for the individual to have bipolar disorder and still not experience depression. If left untreated, episodes that include manic behavior often build to a severity during which the individual simply cannot function.

The most frequent symptoms exhibited by an afflicted individual include their being agitated, irritable, angry or restless. The individual may talk rapidly and may have uncontrollable thoughts. The bipolar personality is easily distracted and seems to be unable to concentrate on a single activity.

The afflicted individual often exhibits an overly confident attitude coupled with an all-powerful feeling. Insomnia is often associated with this malady and the individual may go for days without sleep and then will sleep for extended periods-two, three or four days at a time.

When manic behavior is accompanied by depression, this condition may lead to the individual feeling threatened. In turn, the individual may reply with threatening behavior. Many people with bipolar disorder exhibit behavior problems – including drug or alcohol abuse – and they perform poorly on the job.Manic behavior is often accompanied by impulsive actions and use of very poor judgment. Manic individuals are often self-obsessed, and they will take extreme risks or make unrealistic judgments about their ability. Delusions and hallucinations may also accompany a manic episode.

The Mayo Clinic suggests that bipolar disorder requires lifelong treatment, even during periods of normalcy. Treatment is usually guided by a psychiatrist skilled in treating the condition. The treatment team should include psychologists, social workers and psychiatric nurses. The primary treatments for bipolar disorder include medications; individual, group or family psychological counseling (psychotherapy); or education and support groups.Hospitalization may be indicated if the individual acts dangerously, feels suicidal or becomes detached from reality. Not all people with bipolar disorder have an equal suicide risk. Investigators who examined records from more than 32,000 members of two large prepaid health plans who had been treated for bipolar disorder determined that men with bipolar made fewer suicide attempts than women but men were more likely than women to die when they did attempt suicide. The Initial treatment includes medications to balance moods swings. Once the symptoms are under control, a doctor will find the best long-term treatment.

Continued treatment or maintenance is used to manage bipolar disorder on a long-term basis. People who skip maintenance treatments are at high risk of a relapse of symptoms or they may have minor mood changes turn into full-blown mania or depression.Substance abuse treatment may be necessary if there are problems with alcohol or drugs. Otherwise, it can be very difficult to manage the disorder.

A number of medications are indicated for bipolar disorder treatment. A doctor may suggest combining medications for maximum effect. Medications for bipolar disorder include those that prevent the extreme highs and lows that can occur with bipolar disorder (mood stabilizers) and medications that help with depression or anxiety. If any of the symptoms listed in this article for bipolar disorder are apparent, regardless of how minor they seem, steps must be taken to get help-because even the mildest symptoms can become severe. Bipolar disorder, if left untreated, can shatter a relationship, damage or even destroy careers, and destroy lives of the victim and even the lives of those close to the victim. It is an absolute must that treatment be sought from a qualified health care provider. With proper attention and treatment, those persons afflicted with bipolar disorder can lead productive, happy, and fulfilling lives.

If you are in a relationship with a person afflicted with bipolar disorder, I urge you to use the link below to meet someone with firsthand experience. Elizabeth Atlas has written the new book, “Married to Mania…”

This is the book you’ll read when you’ve already read and surfed countless Internet sites, read books and newsletters, attended bipolar support groups and exhausted the patience of family and friends-and you still don’t have the answers for YOU about the best way to maintain a relationship with a bipolar individual.

To hear Elizabeth’s story and how she handled her bipolar relationship:

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because they are usually crazy but there are a few sane ones that accually beleve what they saw.

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If you need advice, talk to your school counselor, then she/he will probably tell you to see a psychologist or a therapist. Do something that you really like.

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