Coping With Depression

Power Through Hard Times.. By Appreciating The Little Things

Robert J. Wicks, Psy.D. | Posted 01.06.2012

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Robert J. Wicks, Psy.D.

What surprised me the most though was how quickly I had fallen into the basement of my own psyche. I had thought of myself as having inner strength and a strong faith. However, I really was living on thin ice.

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The Depression Epidemic In The Elderly

Rose Madden-Baer, MSN, MSHA | Posted 12.29.2011

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Rose Madden-Baer, MSN, MSHA

We must insist that health professionals, especially primary care physicians treating the elderly, assess their patients for depression and consider new ways of treating the illness.

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Depressed? How To 'Just Cheer Up!'

Susan Piver | Posted 12.26.2011

Read More: Meditation, Depression, Mental Health, Spiritual Practice, Spirituality, Depression and Therapy, Negativity, Coping With Depression, Mindfulness, Healthy Living Spirit, Healthy Living News
Susan Piver

When I catch myself falling into a pit of despair over ill loved ones, for example ... I say to myself, "You could always just cheer up." Amazingly, even if it's only for a moment, I do.

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What to Do When You're Blue

Deepak Chopra | Posted 12.12.2011

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Deepak Chopra

Depression remains mysterious, and those who suffer from it tend to hide their condition... When you're in the throes of depression, it's hard to escape the feeling that you are a failure and that the future is hopeless.

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8 Helpful Websites For Those Coping With Depression

Health.com | Posted 10.24.2011

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Coping with depression means having to deal with your own struggles and social stigma. The following websites include an online guide, tips an...

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WATCH: Legendary Talk-Show Host Offers Advice To People With Depression

Posted 09.02.2011

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In an interview with BigThink.com, Dick Cavett, a long-time talk show host and current blogger for The New York Times, offered simple advice to people...

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The Power of Hate, Part I

Diana Kirschner | Posted 06.13.2011

Read More: Cheating Relationships, Coping With Loss, Depression, Relationships, Divorce Recovery, Coping With Divorce, Coping With Depression, Divorce News
Diana Kirschner

Those who divorce often experience hateful feelings towards their ex at some point, especially if their partners cheated...

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10 Things To Say (And 10 Not To Say) To Someone With Depression (PHOTOS)

Health.com | Posted 11.17.2011

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What do you say to someone who's depressed? All too often, it's the wrong thing. "People still have such a cloudy idea of what mental illness is," ...

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Depression Treatment: 7 Ways to Beat Depression If You're Unemployed

Therese Borchard | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Unemployment, Economic Downturn, Mental Health, Depression Treatment, The Inner Life, Coping With Depression, Recession, Healthy Living News
Therese Borchard

According to a recent study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, unemployment is a major risk factor for depression. Here are 12 steps to bust your depression when you're unemployed.

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