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October 4, 2010 Newsletters No Comments

Beat the Holiday Blues

Typically the holidays evoke visions of happiness and joy with family, friends and holiday gatherings. However, for those without friends or family near, it can be a time of overwhelming sadness, loneliness and stress triggering depression. More than 35 million Americans are affected by depression in their lifetime, and it becomes even more prevalent during the holidays. To […]

October 4, 2010 Newsletters No Comments

Indications that Your Child May Need Professional Help

All children need daily support and guidance. However, some children are marked by more serious struggles and may require professional help from outside the family. It is never too late to reach out for help. Early intervention may reduce the damage that problems or acting-out behavior might cause. Watch for these… Indications that Your Child […]

September 30, 2010 Did You Know? No Comments

Mild to Moderate Depression

Depression Depression: When the Blues Don’t Go Away Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings usually pass within a couple of days. When a person has depression, it interferes with his or her daily life and routine, such as going to work or school, taking care of children, and relationships with family and […]

September 30, 2010 Did You Know? No Comments

Mental Disorders

The Impact of Mental Disorders Statistics Mental Disorders are common in the United States and internationally. An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. When applied to the 2004 U.S. Census residential population estimate for ages […]