New Study: Religiosity Reduces Risk for Suicide of Young People
Best article I’ve read in months! A take-away to those who are working to strengthen…
Addiction. It Kills but Research says there are Ways to Stop It
It has been a busy and eventful summer and hence the lack of posts. I’ll…
Depression, Heart Disease, Exercise
Depression and heart disease are known to be linked. Exercise helps reduce the risk, even…
Discontinuing Psychotropic Meds
Discontinuing psychotropic medications including antidepressants, anti-psychotics, and mood stabilizers is serious business. Here are a…
Medication Side Effect of Depression
I don’t usually post things from NPR. However, in my line of work I have…
Be Discerning when it comes to Research!
Be careful when reading research. Don’t be duped by the biological emphasis for depression. Here…
44 Genomic Variants for Depression
This is absolutely amazing. As we have always said, depression is complex, even biologically. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180426130031.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fmind_brain%2Fdepression+%28Depression+News+–+ScienceDaily%29
When Children Can Refuse (or Get) Treatment
I worked in WA state for 15 yrs. It was very difficult to get kids…
Depression and Dementia
The brain research of the Amen Clinics are interesting. Here is a study relating to…
Depression and Brain Inflammation
Keep in mind that depression treatment is not necessarily medication unless the depression is severe…