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Tag: depression
Can Video Games Help Treat Depression?
Some believe that a mind at play experiences beneficial neurological effects.
Is Recovery Possible Without Abstinence?
If I told an AA meeting I was having wine once in a while, the group would tell me that I am headed for certain demise.
I Tried “Medical” Marijuana in Sobriety, Here's What Happened
I was a destructive, chronic blackout drinker for years; marijuana, on the other hand, always seemed like a potential safe zone.
But I’m Depressed, Not Addicted
I was there to treat my depression. I couldn’t tell the truth. I couldn’t say I got smashed almost every night, whiskey whistling through my veins, thinning my blood and seeping into my brain.
Cost Hampers Depression Treatment, Even For Insured
Of the 9 million commercially insured people with depression, 2 million—or about 22%—are not getting treatment.
How to Manage Depression: 6 Simple Reminders
Treat yourself with gentleness and forgiveness. With every negative thought about yourself, throw in a dose of self-love. Self-compassion can reduce the severity of depression and anxiety.
Doctors Put Woman In Deep Coma To Treat Her Depression And It Worked
The woman said she noticed a significant difference after the second treatment.
"I Want You to Want to Live": Jody Betty's Viral Love Letter to People Contemplating Suicide
“I know the things I want to hear when I am suicidal and I think that if my words can reach even one person in their moment of crisis, then sharing my pain was worth it.”
Justin Bieber Reveals Mental Health Struggles
The recently married pop star took to Instagram to get candid about his mental health with fans.