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Women’s Groups Broadly Support Birth Control Compromise

On Friday, the Obama administration announced a rule change to accommodate religious organizations on the issue of contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act. So far, pro-choice groups who hoped the administration would not to c [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Social Support Is Critical for Depression Recovery

Every human being wants to belong. This need is so strong that people will do nearly anything to feel like they are part of something. Personal relationships form a safety net around individuals to protect them from too much isolation. Lo [...]

Posted On : Feb, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

Why is Drug and Alcohol Testing Important for the Mining Ind...

The mining industry is considered to be a high-hazard work environment. Dangerous conditions coupled with high stress and unpredictable circumstances make safety a core issue. Often, safety is used as a blanket reason for implementing dru [...]

Posted On : Jan, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance to hear LCSW speak i...

On Wednesday evening, Nov. 9 (earlier than our usual meeting in the month due to the holiday), the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will feature at its monthly educational meeting Jill Brown, an experienced Licensed Clinical Social [...]

Posted On : Oct, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Smoking Pot Might Up Depression Risk in Vulnerable Teens

Smoking marijuana increases the risk of depression in youngsters who are genetically susceptible to the mental health disorder, according to a new study. About two-thirds of the population have the variant of the serotonin gene (5-HTT) th [...]

Posted On : Oct, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Depression awareness important in hockey, Leafs' Wilson says

If you ask Ron Wilson something he considers stupid or ridiculous, he’ll let you know about it, usually with a scowl and a sarcastic rebuttal. But one topic Wilson was certainly willing, and eager, to talk about on Friday was the [...]

Posted On : Sep, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Portsmouth doctor a pioneer in depression treatment

For 40 years, 51-year-old Anne battled depression with medication and therapy. But when her depression worsened last year, causing thoughts of suicide, she turned to a treatment that she says saved her life. Through the TMS Center of N [...]

Posted On : Aug, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

Health Watch: Meetings address postpartum depression

Meetings of a postpartum depression support group are planned for the first and third Tuesdays of every month, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Jillian's Drawers on the Commons. The meetings are intended to build confidence and release ten [...]

Posted On : Aug, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Tropical Depression Don disappoints in parched Texas

The storm known as Don fizzled to a tropical depression, failing to quench the thirst of parched Texas counties. Don weakened from a tropical storm to a tropical depression Friday night and disappointed Texans, anticipating a respite from [...]

Posted On : Jul, 30 2011 | Comments : 0

The Importance Of Reducing Environmental Toxicity To Promote...

In understanding the fundamental causes of disease and the aging process, research is pointing more and more to the interplay of stress, nutritionally-depleted foods and the impact of environmental toxicity. The degree to which the ind [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Incontinence May Increase Risk of Postpartum Depression

A new Canadian study discovers that women with urinary incontinence after giving birth are almost twice as likely to develop postpartum depression as those without incontinence. The surprise finding is an important contribution as post [...]

Posted On : Jun, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Postpartum depression at a glance

Postpartum depression can happen to any woman, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, culture or education. It doesn't matter whether you are a new mother or a mother to a few children, or whether you are married, or not. As long as the [...]

Posted On : May, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Cuddle chemical pill to curb post-natal depression

Researchers have found a possible way to curb pregnant women from suffering post-natal depression. A "cuddle chemical" released during love-making and breastfeeding could hold the key to preventing post-natal depression. A [...]

Posted On : May, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

Omega-3s for Postpartum Depression?

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish like salmon, may play a critical role in both development and maintenance of the brain and nerves. Experts recommend that pregnant women and infants get these compounds from their diet, although they ca [...]