Men’s depression and getting connected – Raising awareness and reducing stigma is key to addressing depression. Framing depression as an injury whereby professional help is needed to recover and get…

8 Ways to Help Your Bipolar Loved One Cope

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In fact, in his book “Understanding Depression,” J. Raymond DePaulo Jr., M.D., writes that “depression … has a much greater impact on marital life than rheumatoid arthritis or cardiac illness. One study found that only severe forms of cancer affected …
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Loved Ones Say They Often Feel Helpless When Friend or Relative Is Hurting

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'Feeling out of control," "helpless," "exhausted," "overwhelmed," "trying everything to help" are repeated thoughts and emotions of those who watch loved ones suffer from depression. Family members face the realization that the situation they are so …
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