Stigma: What NOT to say to Catholics with Mental Illness
Rather than write my own reflection today I’m going to post one that I read…
NFL Players and Brain Study– Bad News!
Re-thinking football. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/the-latest-brain-study-examined-111-former-nfl-players-only-one-didnt-have-cte/2017/07/25/835b49e4-70bc-11e7-8839-ec48ec4cae25_story.html?utm_term=.e974cbbe3e12
Depression Could Change Wiring in Brain
Remember, this is talking about depression affecting brain, not brain causes depression. http://www.sciencealert.com/depression-could-change-the-wiring-inside-your-brain-shows-a-new-study
New Gene Variant for Depression Found
The researcher also reminds us that genes are not destiny. The actions we take make…
Managing Bipolar plus Depression & Heart Disease
Excellent article on managing bipolar illness! http://health.usnews.com/health-care/for-better/articles/2017-07-20/can-people-recover-from-bipolar-disorder And another on depression and heart disease! Depression…
Tricare Expands Mental Health Benefits
Important news to share: https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/BenefitUpdates/Archives/07_19_17_TRICARE_Expands_Treatment_Options_for_Mental_Health_and_Substance_Use_Disorders
Conscience, Changes, and God’s Presence
The cry of the children of Israel has reached me, and I have truly noted…
Redemption of Depression
I was consulting with the priest-friend yesterday about God’s role in depression. I said I…
Aging and Sense of Wellbeing
Interesting study on aging, mental health, and well-being. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170707095413.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fmind_brain%2Fdepression+%28Depression+News+–+ScienceDaily%29
Depression Gene– Latest Discovery
This is interesting from several viewpoints. There is the discovery itself and then there is…