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The Electroshock Quotationary

June 10, 2015 impiou5 0

The Electroshock Quotationary® Leonard Roy Frank, Editor Publication date: June 2006 Copyright © 2006 by Leonard Roy Frank. All Rights Reserved. Dedicated to everyone committed to ending the use of electroshock everywhere and forever The […]

ECT Overview

February 5, 2015 impiou5 Comments Off

Electroshock can also be fatal. Estimates of ECT-related death rates vary widely. Professional journals are disinclined to publish reports or studies of ECT-related deaths. Not since 1957 has any journal published a large-scale study of ECT-related deaths (see in the text Impastato’s first entry in 1957). […]

April 7, 2014 impiou5 Comments Off

The hallmark of clinical depression is diminished capacity, so a patient often has no qualms about making self-destructive or life- altering decisions in hopes of relief. […]

Coping With Unexpected Events- Depression and Trauma

October 2, 2017 0

Coping With Unexpected Events: Depression and Trauma National DMDA does not endorse or recommend the use of any specific treatment or medication. For advice about specific treatments or medications, individuals should consult their physicians and/or […]

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources

May 15, 2014 Comments Off

Suicidal people suffer from inner turmoil that leaves them feeling isolated and hopeless. Many people who struggle with suicidal tendencies fail to seek the help they so desperately need. The majority of suicidal people do not want to die; they just want to stop the pain. Suicide prevention starts with the sufferer recognizing the warning signs and admitting that they have a problem. Family and friends should also pay close attention to these warning signs to ensure the sufferer finds the help they need. Simply talking about suicidal thoughts and feelings can help save a life. […]

SGV Depression and Bipolar Support

September 26, 2017 Comments Off

More than 20 million American adults live with depression, or an estimated 10% of the U.S. population. 2.3 million live with bipolar disorder. If you’re suffering from bipolar disorder or depression, you’re simply not alone. In women ages 40-59, 1 in 4 are now taking antidepressants.

So what can you do? One key tool with remarkable efficacy are support groups, and there’s a real science behind this. It is a means to deal with a largely genetic condition by creating an environment that changes gene expression. […]

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Relationship problems often stem from the invisible “rules” that people create for themselves and their partner. Here's how to change that and have a more fulfilling connection, writes @DrJeff4Help

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Both history and human behavior studies show that if placed in certain environments, all humans are capable of cruelty. Here’s how we can choose to be resilient and have empathy instead, writes @DrGinaSimmons

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20 Nov

Happy marriages don’t just happen—they require thoughtful and consistent action. Here are 6 ways you can invest in yours to ensure it thrives. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202411/6-ways-to-cultivate-a-thriving-marriage

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20 Nov

Have you ever been on a date with someone who only talks about themselves and never asks you any questions? Curious people are just more attractive. @JenniceVilhauer explains why.

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