In Light of Mental Health Awareness Month, Depression Author Asks, ‘Are Self-Help Books Prolonging Your Depression?’

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Self-help books commonly claim a solution to depression, but fail to explain that there are two types of depression: normal (psychological) and clinical (biological). Since clinical depression commonly requires medication as treatment, readers run the risk of prolonging their suffering by believing that a books self-help approach is going to end their clinical depression.

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New Book Challenges Current Thinking on Depression and Finds Advantages in the Condition

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Author Tom Wootton has announced the publication of his second book, The Depression Advantage, a bold departure from the accepted theories on the depressed state and its treatment. The new book celebrates the advantages of spiritual, personal and social growth possible through the experience of depressed states.

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Campaign Finalists Recognized for Sharing Inspiring Success Stories

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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The top finalists have been announced today as part of the 2010 SPEAK and Be Heard… Living with Depression campaign. Currently in its second year, this campaign, made possible by AstraZeneca in partnership with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), encourages individuals who are successfully managing the depressive symptoms of …

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Bipolar Watch Launched in Wake of Sarah Palin Bipolar Accusations

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A new service known as Bipolar Watch has been launched in response to the recent labeling of Sarah Palin and other public figures as bipolar. Advocates for the bipolar community say we must correct the misconceptions created when mental health service consumers become collateral damage in culture wars or through media sensationalism.

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Sturgeon Bay: Depression, bipolar support group

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A support group will be forming in Sturgeon Bay for those affected by depression or manic-depressive illness. The group is also open to loved ones and friends.

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