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…
Priestly Depression
Yesterday, I read a December 2016 article about the increase of suicides among Catholic priests…
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
God in Me Producing Good Fruit
By their fruits you will know them. –Matthew 7:16 We think we have all the…