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World Mental Health Day- 10th October 2022

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World Mental Health Day- 10th October 2022. Both these non-communicable Mental Health issues can be addressed with timely intervention of the Psychiatrists at the Nair Hospital and other hospitals. Video addressing depression. Would appreciate if you take a couple of minutes to watch it.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. Storytelling can be part of the healing process in one’s mental health journey. By Carla B. My concern is not unwarranted.

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Guest Post: Why Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder is So Tough by G. Alex Patten, MD

Bipolar Bandit

At different times called “circular insanity,” “manic depressive psychosis,” and “manic depression,” Bipolar Disorder was not officially recognized as a standalone mental illness until 1980. Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder. Depression can be so powerful that people will not recall ever having felt manic or hypomanic.

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Kids and the Mental Health Pandemic

Shelter, Inc

Positive metrics included feeling relaxed and hopeful , with negative metrics including depression and anxiety. According to Dr. John Walkup, chair of the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Lurie Children’s Hospital, 20% of children had mental health challenges before the end of high school, even before the pandemic.

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Kids and the Mental Health Pandemic

Shelter, Inc

Positive metrics included feeling relaxed and hopeful , with negative metrics including depression and anxiety. According to Dr. John Walkup, chair of the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Lurie Children’s Hospital, 20% of children had mental health challenges before the end of high school, even before the pandemic.

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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

Licensed mental health care professionals diagnose ADHD using the DSM-5. A study from Psychiatry International found possible benefits of mindfulness to help with self-compassion, quality of life, well being, depression, and anxiety. ADHD is treated through behavior therapy and medications.

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Blogs Written by The Parents of Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Bandit

Part 8: A Mental Health Advocate Lives On. Part 5: The next Manic Episode and some things I learned. Part 6: My Daughter’s Struggles in School. Writings from the Mother of Bipolar Disorder Part 7: Giving Back. My dad wrote these: Writings from Bipolar Bandit’s Father Part 1. Part 2: Privileged to be Her Dad.

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