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Treatment of Depression - By Elizabeth York, M.Ed, LPC, LMFT

Posted by Aurora on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 3:47 PM

TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION

      Affecting 121 million people worldwide(1), depression is considered a treatable condition. Without treatment there can be actual physiological changes to parts of the brain that that affect mood, thinking, sleep, appetite and behavior(2). "[R]esearch suggests that many people benefit from a combination of medication and therapy."(3)

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Suicide: A Permanent Response To A Temporary Condition --- By Elizabeth York, M.Ed, LPC, LMFT

Posted by Aurora on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 12:29 PM

SUICIDE: A PERMANENT RESPONSE TO A TEMPORARY CONDITION

      Each year in the United States, an estimated 30,000 people die of suicide. More people die of suicide each year than homicide.(1) Yet suicide is often a preventable tragedy. An understanding of warning signs, risk factors, and prevention tools is helpful. Factors for increased risk of suicide include:

          • Depression

          • Other Mental Disorders

          • Substance Abuse Disorder

          • Prior Suicide Attempt

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The Impact of Depression - By Elizabeth York, M.Ed, LPC, LMFT

Posted by Aurora on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 11:49 AM

THE IMPACT OF DEPRESSION

      One of the most common mental health conditions, depression saps personal, relational, and societal resources. The impact of depression may be seen in the following statistics:

          • In the United States, 19% of the adult population is affected by 
            depression, according to the Center for Disease Control.

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"Stress Management" By Elizabeth York, M.Ed, LPC, LMFT

Posted by Aurora on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 10:16 AM

STRESS MANAGEMENT

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