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Depression in Adolescents

August 27, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image via Wikipedia Depression in adolescents is a disorder which occurs due to persistent sadness, loss of interest, loss of self worth and discouragement. Depression is normally a temporary reaction towards situations of stress. Depression is a normal part of the maturation process of adolescents. It is even induced due to production of sex hormones. [...]

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Help For Depression

August 10, 2009 Mental Health

Image by Julianne.hide via Flickr Everyone becomes down or sad at times. Life events, or just a bad day can sometimes make us upset, and small things like bad traffic can make us irritable. But when a person experiences constant feelings of sadness and irritability, is exhausted with little or no activity, decreases in social [...]

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Teenage Depression – is your Teen Depressed? Signs and Symptoms

April 27, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image by ashley rose, via Flickr Depression in teenagers is as high as depression in adults and it can lead to self harm and even suicide so make sure you know the signs of teenage depression before its to late. How do I Know of my Teen is Depressed? Teenagers with depression do not exhibit [...]

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ADHD

March 12, 2009 Children's Health

Image via Wikipedia ADHD is an illness that starts in childhood. A child with ADHD has trouble sitting still, doesnt finish things that they begin and usually acts without first thinking things through. This is a real illness that can change the way your child acts, feels, or thinks at times. There are many different [...]

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The Label of Attention Deficit Disorder: Over-used?

January 5, 2009 Children's Health

I have been in the social services field for thirty years. During that time I have seen many new labels for disorders as well as a wide array of new medications that are available to treat various mental health disorders. It seems that Image via Wikipediadifferent disorders become popular at different times. When a new [...]

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