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Depressive Mentality Might be Contagious
Provocative new research suggests that a particular style of thinking that makes people vulnerable to depression can influence others, increasing their symptoms of depression as much as six months later. Psychological scientists Gerald Haeffel, Ph.D., and Jennifer Hames of the University of Notre Dame studied college roommates to determine if the way in which an individual thinks of things can actually “rub off” on others causing detrimental effects. It has long been known that some people are … Read entire article »
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Addiction Defined as a Brain Disease Instead of a Substance-Use Disorder
In recent years, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has changed their definition of addiction to a brain disease rather than a misuse of substances in order to keep up with the latest neuroscience findings. Their new definition states, “Addiction is a chronic brain disorder and not simply a behavioral problem involving too much alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, etc.; one that is not solely related to problematic substance abuse.” Former ASAM President, Dr. Michael Miller, … Read entire article »
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The Saddleback Church Family Launches Petition to Raise Awareness of Mental Health
Pastor Rick Warren and the family at Saddleback Church have made a proactive response to the suicide death of their son Matthew, starting a petition on the church’s website to raise awareness about mental illness. The pastor and his wife have also started a foundation on mental health in their son’s honor, naming it after him. Warren’s 27-year-old son shot himself after a lifelong battle with mental illness and depression. The Saddleback family has taken this … Read entire article »
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The Effectiveness of Therapy
Psychotherapy is one of the most common parts of a treatment plan for a large range of ailments: from trauma and substance abuse to anxiety and depression. There are many different types of psychotherapy; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, music therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)—these are just a few of the options a patient can choose as a course of treatment. What people are questioning now is whether or not therapy works—and who can … Read entire article »
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Is the Full Moon to Blame for Mental Illness?
Legend has it that the full moon is to blame for bizarre human behavior. Have you ever felt the effect of a full moon? If so – or if you fear the moon can cause insanity – read further. Moon Facts (from National Geographic): The moon is Earth’s satellite (a satellite differs from a planet in that planets revolve around the sun, while a satellite revolves around another planet). The moon is about 4.6 billion years old, or … Read entire article »
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A Diet Too Healthy For Your Own Good – Orthorexia
In a society that is obsessed with weight and the new health food craze, it’s a small wonder that so many people are eating much healthier. However, some people are plagued with an obsession to be the healthiest and the purest, and to let foods become their identity. They suffer from a condition called orthorexia nervosa, an eating condition where people become fixated on the obsession to eat healthily, to the point where it becomes … Read entire article »
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Experts Want Video Game Addiction Added to Mental Health Manual As Gaming Becomes Serious Obsession for Some
In May, a new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is scheduled to be released, and experts hope that it will recognize video game addiction. Hilarie Cash runs Seattle-based Restart, one of the few rehab centers that treat internet and video-game addiction in North America. According to Cash, “People’s lives completely fall apart, and there are people who die from it.” (CBC News, 2013) Though these extreme cases are a … Read entire article »
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Defining Addiction
We hear people say all the time how they are addicted to a certain substance, person or act, but what really defines an addiction? Traditionally, the term addiction had been limited to drugs and alcohol. Nowadays however, it seems as though people can be addicted to just about anything. The New York Times recently reported major addictions that are a little out of the ordinary including video games, watching television, and junk food (Peele). With these … Read entire article »
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Depression: Bad for Your Heart
It is well known that there is a correlation between depression and cardiac risks; from developing heart problems or having recurring cardiovascular events or heart-related death. This is thought to stem from several external factors that depression influences, such as obesity, smoking, and insomnia, as well as an internal factor; such as slower cardiovascular recovery after exercise. Although the risks are raised, there are certain preventative measures that people can take to maintain a healthy … Read entire article »
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Pastor Rick Warren’s Son Takes Own Life
The son of prolific megachurch pastor Rick Warren has claimed his own life this week as national statistics suggest that suicide is claiming more young American lives. Dying of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, 27-year-old Matthew Warren ended it all after a long battle with depression and suicidal thoughts. Deputy Daniel Aikin, with the Orange County Coroner’s Office, made the report last Friday. A pioneer of the megachurch movement, Pastor Rick Warren was propelled into the … Read entire article »
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