Wing of Madness Depression Guide

Severely Injured Vets May Need Ongoing Emotional Care

Deborah — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:22:51 +0000

(HealthDay News) — U.S. veterans who suffered major limb injuries in combat showed little improvement with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the two years after receiving treatment for their wounds, researchers report. … Continue reading →

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Pastor Rick Warren blames son’s death on depression | The News Journal | delawareonline.com

Deborah — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:47:03 +0000

Pastor Rick Warren, leader of one of the nation’s largest evangelical churches, says his son’s suicide last week was the result of years of struggle with depression and a "momentary wave of despair." In an open letter to his church, … Continue reading →

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Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study

Deborah — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:02:11 +0000

HealthDay News — Children with autism may have a higher-than-average risk of contemplating or attempting suicide, a new study suggests.Researchers found that mothers of children with autism were much more likely than other moms to say their child had talked … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Wing of Madness Depression Guide

Deborah — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:04:07 +0000

Welcome to one of the oldest depression sites on the Web. Since 1995, Wing of Madness has been providing information and support to people dealing with their own depression or that of someone they know. This web page is about … Continue reading →

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Childhood Depression May Be Tied to Later Heart Risk: Study

Deborah — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:02:34 +0000

(HealthDay News) — Teens who were depressed as children are more likely to be obese, to smoke and to be sedentary, a new study finds. The findings suggest that depression during childhood can increase the risk of heart problems later … Continue reading →

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Depression in Women and Girls – Causes, Risk Factors

Deborah — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:34:49 +0000

Women suffer from unipolar (as opposed to bipolar or manic) depression in greater numbers than men do; twice as much by most estimates. Three times as many teenage girls as boys report having experienced an episode of major depression. Causes … Continue reading →

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‘Depression Quest’ cripples players with despondent gameplay – The Daily Californian

Deborah — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:40:22 +0000

“Depression Quest” isn’t a typical game. It’s not even typical for an atypical game. Unlike convention-violating indie titles like “Journey” or “The Unfinished Swan,” “Depression Quest” isn’t artistic, captivating or even enjoyable. Rather, it’s a gray, text-based and emotionally draining … Continue reading →

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Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression

Deborah — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:39:23 +0000

(HealthDay News) — Autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia may all share common genetic risk factors, a new study says. In this largest study of its kind, researchers spotted gene variations governing brain function that may … Continue reading →

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Making Your Home More Welcoming for the Winter

Deborah — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:34:50 +0000

I’ve written about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that is triggered by different seasons. A small amount of people are affected by the late spring and summer, but many more are laid low by winter. What if, … Continue reading →

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ADHD – Hyper in a Meeting

Deborah — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:34:50 +0000

I’m in a meeting at work (actually, a presentation) and I’m noting, as usual, how still most people (okay, pretty much everyone in the room) are compared to me. The word “still” rarely applies to me, but it’s most noticeable … Continue reading →

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