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Depression Treatment

Are You Depressed, Or Just Human?

Dr. Andrew Weil | Posted 10.02.2009 | Living

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Dr. Andrew Weil

Occasional, situational sadness is not pathology -- it is part and parcel of the human condition. Beware of those who attempt to make money by convincing you otherwise.

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8 Million Americans Consider Suicide

Yahoo | Associated Press | Posted 09.18.2009 | Living

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More than 8 million Americans seriously consider suicide each year, according to a new government study. About 32,000 suicides occur in the United St...

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Battling the Great Depression

Colleen Perry | Posted 11.27.2008 | Living

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Colleen Perry

Depression and anxiety are understandably on the rise. Although, admittedly it is not yet clear there is a statistical link between suicides and the financial downturn.

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Depressed Lawyers: A Little Help For My Friends

Bruce E. Levine | Posted 08.04.2008 | Living

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Bruce E. Levine

Instead of viewing depression as either a character defect or a biochemical defect, depression is better seen as a strategy for shutting down overwhelming pain.

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The Benefits Of Depression

BBC | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living

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Earlier this week British researchers made headlines with their report that antidepressants are for the most part ineffective. Read our coverage of t...

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Companies Who Treat Depressed Employees Reduce Absenteeism, Save Money

Associated Press | Lindsey Tanner | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living

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Investing in depressed employees -- quickly getting them treatment and even offering telephone psychotherapy -- can cut absenteeism while improving wo...

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