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Reducing the Stigma Around Depression, OCD and Anxiety

Tags: Catalyst, depression, mental health, OCD

Two sisters with a family history of mental challenges make a major gift to Cleveland Clinic to support mental-health research — hoping to help find better therapies for the future.

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Stroke and Depression — A Deadly Combination

Tags: brain health, depression, stroke

Suffering a stroke is a traumatic experience that can often lead to depression, which may even lead to earlier death. Why treating depression early after a stroke can be critical.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Beyond the Winter Blues

Tags: behavior, depression, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, tips for winter weather

How can you tell if you have more than just the winter blues? Learn the signs of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — and what you can do about it.

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Do Concussions Lead to Depression?

Tags: Alzheimer’s disease, concussion, depression, head injury, sports injuries

A new study of aging, retired NFL players finds that multiple concussions may have had long-term effects on their lives, including depression and cognitive impairment.

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How to Shake the Holiday Blues

Tags: depression, holiday season 2012, SAD

Are those jingle bells sounding more like jingle blahs? If so, you’re not alone. Taking time out for gratitude can help you handle the holiday blues.

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Women: Tips for Handling Holiday Stress

Tags: alcohol, Be Well e-News, depression, holiday season 2012, menopause, mood, stress

Will you be “dashing through the snow” this holiday season? If you’re a woman, your answer is likely yes. But watch out — women are more vulnerable to stress than men. Get stress-busting strategies from our women’s health expert.

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Why Giving is Good for Your Health

Tags: depression, donate, giving tuesday, holiday season 2012, volunteer

When you are generous, you don’t just make others happy. According to various research studies, you are also boosting your own health.

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Depressed Moms May Have Shorter Kids

Tags: breastfeeding, depression, pregnancy

Moms with postpartum depression may have shorter children, study finds.

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How to Deal With Depression

Tags: behavior, depression, mental health

If you have the symptoms of depression, there are ways to take control of your own mental health.

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There’s Hope After Miscarriage

Tags: depression, hormones, miscarriage, pregnancy

Obstetrician Elisa Ross, MD, talks about miscarriages and why they happen. She also offers some uplifting statistics about the chances of a healthy pregnancy after miscarriage.