mental health Archive

  • Chronic Fatigue syndrome

    A Peaceful Cove of Acceptance

    Article by Carol Jaquith The onset of any serious illness can be like a tidal wave. When illness turns chronic, it can threaten to overwhelm you with wave after wave of loss and grief. . Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, in her book On Death and Dying, and...

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    Financial Assistance Resources for Medical and Mental Health Services

    By Merely Me One of the most frequent questions we receive here on MyDepressionConnection is how to pay for medical treatment, therapies, and prescriptions when one lacks insurance or funding. Paying for prescriptions is another area of concern for many of our members, not just...

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    Bp Buzz – Bipolar Disorder Magazine – Hope and Harmony for people with Bipolar

    What is bipolar? Bipolar disorder is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy, and behavior. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression because a person’s mood can alternate between the “poles,” mania (highs) and depression (lows). The change in mood...

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    Clinically Clueless

    “Therapy: At times, clinically I was aware of the process, but applying it to myself, I could be clueless. My journey leads to this anonymous place where I can tell of my life of abuse and trauma primarily through my past journals, current commentary, some...

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    Peace in Chronic Illness – A chat community for those with chronic illness, finding peace in Jesus.

    It is devastating to be diagnosed with a Chronic Illness. Dealing with chronic pain and daily challenges changes your whole life. Sometimes it feels as if your life is gone. Yes, we must mourn the life we lost, the dreams that are gone, and learn...

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  • BRAIN EXERCISE

    Cognitive fun! Learn your mind. Play it too.

    about cognitive fun! Learn about and play with your brain by trying out variants of actual cognitive tests. New tests and information will be added periodically, so check back often — and practice often too! Premise This site aims to be both an educational and...

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  • SEEING THE WORLD

    BBC- Science & Nature – Human Body & Mind

    The BBC is the largest broadcasting organisation in the world. Its mission is to enrich people’s lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain. It is a public service broadcaster, established by a Royal Charter and funded by the licence fee that is paid by...

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    Hope and Healing: A Practical Guide for Survivors of Suicide

    Hope and Healing: A Practical Guide for Survivors of Suicide, is a guide that focuses on the practical matters that survivors need to deal with after a loved one has died by suicide. This resource was developed by the Suicide Response Initiative of the Calgary...

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    Coping with Suicidal Thoughts

    Coping with Suicidal Thoughts is intended for individuals who are currently experiencing suicidal ideation and/or have had a plan or made an attempt to hurt themselves. This document is designed to offer resources, information, support, and practical steps to help cope with suicidality.

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    Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace

    Antidepressant Skills at Work: Dealing with Mood Problems in the Workplace is a self-care manual authored by scientist-practitioners with expertise in issues relating to workplace mental health and addiction. Written by: Dan Bilsker, PhD, RPsych, Merv Gilbert, PhD, RPsych, & Joti Samra, PhD, RPsych

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