The Who, What and Why of Depressive Disorders
The Who, What and Why of Depressive Disorders Part 1
"Depression can seem worse than terminal cancer, because most cancer patients feel loved and they have hope and self-esteem." - David Burns Have you ever wondered why some people are always sad or grumpy? What makes certain people ...
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The Who, What and Why of Depressive Disorders Part 2
“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.” - Alphose Karr What Causes Depression? There are many contributing factors to the development of depression. We all have various features that raise our ...
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The Who, What and Why of Depressive Disorders Part 3
"We can not change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand" - Randy Pausch Ok, so I understand that depressive disorders are common and that there are many factors that contribute to its development ...
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Personal Stories and Opinion
Removing The Mask From Postpartum Depression
Being postpartum is a confusing experience. You’re overwhelmed by mazal tov texts, calls, and visits, recovering from labor and delivery, ...
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A Night In The Life of Anorexia Part 1: Surviving The Night
Editor's Note: This is part one of a two-part post. The first part, below, discusses the tribulations of the author ...
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Making Sense of My Story
When I open up to my friends about my mental illness, the first question they often ask is “When did ...
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Releasing The Chains
I stand there, pacing along the length of my bathroom. I can feel the cool tile on my bare feet, ...
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On Being One Year Clean
One year ago, I was covered with bruises and cuts that never seemed to heal. One year ago, I was ...
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Winter Depression: Chanukah Edition
The following is a piece from the Refuat Hanefesh column “Struggling Together: Mental Health in The Torah”. In this column, Tzivia Appleman ...
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