A Catholic Resource
Been here. Lots of good posts. http://www.catholicsistas.com/category/series/the-crossroads-where-faith-meets-anxiety/
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…
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
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
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…
Lithium better than Valproate for prevention Bipolar Suicide
Large study, worth a look: https://www.healio.com/psychiatry/bipolar-disorder/news/online/%7Bcdd7aa20-84d7-48b5-b14f-67bf71cc4e98%7D/lithium-superior-to-valproate-for-suicide-in-bipolar-disorder
Luke Attempts Suicide, Survives, and Dedicates His Life to Help Others
A good resource for kids experiencing depression and parents of those kids. https://aleteia.org/blogs/christophers/in-recovery-from-a-suicide-attempt-luke-maxwell-is-offering-hope-to-teens-suffering-from-depression/
Preventing Cognitive Decline
Three ways to prevent cognitive decline, study reports