A Christmas Carol – Chapter 2
Chapter 2 – The First of the Three Spirits When Scrooge awoke, it was so dark, that looking out of bed, he could scarcely distinguish the transparent window from the opaque walls of his chamber. He was endeavouring to pierce the darkness with his ferret eyes, when the chimes…
The Gift of the Magi
by O. Henry One dollar and eighty-seven cents. That was all. And sixty cents of it was in pennies. Pennies saved one and two at a time by bulldozing the grocer and the vegetable man and the butcher until one’s cheeks burned with the silent imputation of parsimony that…
How Vitamin D Affects Depression
Two years ago, I spent nine months with sinus infections. I had one after another, and if I didn’t go to the doctor and get antibiotics, I got so sick that I would throw up. None of the doctors I saw could figure out why all of a sudden…
Herbal Depression Treatments
Recently I was looking online for some information family member needed about whether it was safe to take melatonin when you were on an antidepressant. I was pretty sure that they should not be taken at the same time. I groaned when I saw the answer that someone had…
Depression and High School Students FAQ – NIMH
Answers to students’ frequently asked questions about depression. Depression can occur during adolescence, a time of great personal change. You may be facing changes in where you go to school, your friends, your after-school activities, as well as in relationships with your family members. You may have different feelings…
What to Expect When You go to a Psychiatrist
Many people are reluctant to visit a psychiatrist because there’s a stigma associated with visiting a mental health specialist. However, these trained professionals can bring about a host of positive changes in your life if only you’re open to the idea of seeking help. It’s natural to be apprehensive…
Nancy Foster, First Lady of Long Beach, Shares Her Story.
By Nancy Foster, Special to the Press-Telegram Being married to the mayor offers a marvelous opportunity to be the voice for mental illness in Long Beach, the 5th biggest city in California! Our city has embraced my story since I came out in November of 2006. One person can…
Depression Medication Assistance for the Uninsured
If you’re having trouble making ends meet financially, chances are good that you have considered going without your antidepressant medication, especially if it is costly. Since rent/mortgage, food and utilities have to be paid, everything else becomes a lower priority. The problem is that if your health, physical or…
How Toxic Parents Can Affect Your Depression
Growing up with a toxic parent is often at the root of depression. As children we have a need to bond with our parents or caregivers, but this need makes us vulnerable to being parented by people who are damaged, and being damaged ourselves in turn. What are toxic…
Online Counseling Directory
Counselling Directory is an online directory and information bank for anyone who’s considering counselling to research their problems, learn about counselling and what to expect from a session, and find a counsellor suitable to their needs. The founders set it up after a friend of theirs was going through…