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Mental Health : Depression & Bipolar Disorder  - As part of a week-long series about mental health in America, HuffPost Live today takes a deep dive into depression and bipolar disorder. We speak ...

Meditation for stress and depression - Most countries, like Pakistan, do not invest enough in services for mental health care. In more developed nations, five percent of the government health budget may go to mental health ; in more impoverished nations less than one percent is often budgeted for mental health . Depression in developing ...

How to Get Help for Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Issues - Sometimes, the most challenging part of dealing with mental health issues is not figuring out that you need help, but figuring out exactly how to get help. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're using it as an opportunity to help guys not only open up about their overall mental wellness, but ...

Teenager speaks of depression battle as mental health groups get funds boost - Headspace is one of the mental health groups receiving a share of a $110 million funding boost from the federal government, targeting children and young people. The package, announced on Monday, gives beyondblue $46 million to help teachers and early childhood workers identify mental health  ..

Depression in childhood - how parents can support kids with mental health issues - Jo Hardy, head of parent services at mental health charity YoungMinds, ... It can be difficult to talk to your child about their mental health .

Findings indicate improved knowledge and beliefs about mental health problems  - We conducted a national survey of mental health literacy, that is, what people know and believe about mental health problems like depression and  ...

These Pins Are Helping to Smash Mental Health Stigma - That said, there's no denying we still have some ways to go. It's crucial that those with mental health issues know they have constant support, and sometimes, even the littlest signs of acceptance and love can prove significant. That's precisely why we're so into the line of patches, pins, and accessories from Gimme Flair, an online store that sells work from independent artists from all over — many of which is targeted towards those with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. They're awesome because they're honest, real, and aim to bring even 

Foster Kids' Long Wait for Mental Health Care Youth mental health . Despite a $100 million budget for mental health , the Ministry of Children and Families is slow to assess kids in foster care for post-traumatic stress, depression or other issues. 

Mental Health Issues Overlooked in College Transition - When it comes to talking to their children about mental health issues, about half of parents -- 52% -- mentioned anxiety and 43% discussed depression. The percentage is higher in parents whose teen had been diagnosed with a mental health disorder: 71% of parents discussed possible anxiety, and ...

Mental Health Professionals Are Figuring Out When Marijuana Is the Right Medicine - Cannabis is well known as a tool to combat ailments like anxiety and depression, though it remains controversial within the fields of psychiatry and mental health . While legalization has made it easier for mental health professionals in states like California to recommend cannabis, many remain reluctant ...

Teenagers who access mental health services see significant improvements, study shows - Young people with mental health problems who have contact with mental health services are significantly less likely to suffer from clinical depression ...

Teens Mental Health Affected by Technology Reports Birmingham ... : The overuse of computers and cells phones has a negative impact on teen's mental health and can lead to stress disorders, sleeping problems and other mental health issues. ... United States ... for both depression and sleep disorders, along with other ...

Teenagers who access mental health services see significant improvements, study shows - Young people with mental health problems who have contact with mental health services are significantly less likely to suffer from clinical depression ...

Universities must adopt a proactive approach to mental health - In the wake of the documented rise in student mental health rates, and on University Mental Health Day, I wanted to discuss my own experience of depression as a student, as well as share my thoughts about what universities should be doing to tackle this potentially devastating illness. My story ...

How Does Diet Affect Mental Health ? A New Study Shows The Way Age Factors In - What you eat can have a huge impact on your mental health , which many people who deal with mental health conditions have learned firsthand. I have clinical depression and general anxiety disorder, and I feel much more stable when I'm eating regularly and prioritizing fresh foods. Previous research ...

Top stories about mental health in 2012 In 2012, we read some important mental health news stories related to ailments like Alzheimer's, dementia, depression and Parkinson's. Whether big or tiny, mental health news stories that made headlines in 2012 are important to keep track of. Today, as ...

Mental health: Depression needs large human-genetics studies  - People with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), span ...

Report: Racism takes a toll on kids' mental health  - Being a victim of racism may trigger poor mental health , depression and anxiety in children and teens , according to a new review. The report, in the October  ...

Racism Takes a Toll on Kids' Mental Health , Research Shows -(HealthDay News) -- Being a victim of racism may trigger poor mental health , depression and anxiety in children and teens , according to a new review.

Talk with teens about depression and suicide, mental health experts advise - A group of more than 100 parents, teens and other interested community members gathered at the Edmonds Library Tuesday night to learn about this serious topic and find out what kinds of resources are available for mental health support during the Teen Depression and Suicide Forum, part of the ...