Mental Health Articles Page 6

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Finding Light in the Darkness of Depression
Our experience of life has much to do with the way we see or perceive it. One of the reasons a poem can be life altering is that it may change our exp...
April 1, 2013
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Links Between Self-Injury and the Risk of Suicide
Self-harming behaviors are generally considered a sign of increased risk for suicide. Many people who take their own lives have a history of self-harm...
March 28, 2013
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Anna Wild: A Depression Memoir, Part I
This article series was written by Anna Wild. She explains how the circumstances in which she grew up lead her into the dark world of self-harm and de...
March 27, 2013
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Symptoms of PTSD Start Out as Survival Skills
This article is a guest post from Patience Mason's PTSD Blog. It was republished on PsyWeb.com with permission. Our society seems to be set up especia...
March 25, 2013
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Your World’s Better Because of Therapist Virginia Satir
Since March is National Women’s History Month, this is an excellent time to acknowledge the contributions of the psychotherapist Virginia Satir. She w...
March 25, 2013
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Three Ways to Ditch Dark Depressive Thoughts
When you are caught in a depressive funk, it is important to get away from your thoughts. Although these thoughts can seem inescapable, they’re not....
March 21, 2013
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Get Through Postpartum Depression
Postpartum or postnatal depression is more than just the “baby blues.” It occurs when the “baby blues” do not go away after the first month of having...
March 19, 2013
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Apply the DSM4 Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder, commonly referred to as depression, affects approximately 25 million people each year in the United States, according to th...
March 19, 2013
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About Depression After Pregnancy
Depression that develops after pregnancy is commonly referred to as postpartum or postnatal depression. Approximately 15 percent of women develop pos...
March 19, 2013
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Managing Severe Depression: Five 'Stupid Little Things'
When you are severely depressed, movement of any kind is difficult. Either it emotionally hurts to move or you have no motivation to do it, or both. A...
March 18, 2013

 
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