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The Red Flags of Teen Depression | December 1, 2010

The Red Flags of Teen Depression

Childhood has its ups and downs that are usually taken care of with a good amount of hugs, band-aids and ice cream, but these same ups and downs in the teen years can go much deeper than any hug, band-aid or bowl of ice cream can fix. How do you know when your teen is experiencing the downs you can’t see? There are red flags that can alert you to situations that require immediate attention, but you need to be aware of them.

You may not always know,or understand, that many things you deem as fine can be perceived as horrible by … Read More »

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From Postpartum Depression to Pageant Winner | January 25, 2010

From Postpartum Depression to Pageant Winner

After the birth of my daughter in 2006, I suffered from severe postpartum depression. I had no idea what was wrong because I wanted nothing more than to be a mom. After a while of dealing with the awful symptoms such as wanting to sleep all day, not wanting to take care of my baby or myself, wanting to hurt or kill myself, and having no connection to my baby, I was convinced by my husband and mom to see a doctor. They came with me for support and to make sure that the doctor knew exactly what was going … Read More »

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Beating the Winter Blues | January 19, 2010

Beating the Winter Blues

Winter and I don’t agree on anything. I ask for sun, it gives me gray skies. I yearn for tropical climes while the temperatures drop well below freezing. Our communication issues are exacerbated further as snowstorms, freezing rain, and bitter winds drive a wedge between us. Needless to say, by March we aren’t on speaking terms. Thanks winter, thanks very much.

I might have a case of the winter blues, but for many, the repercussions of winter weather are much more severe. According to HealthyOntario.com, 2-3% of Canadians suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Symptoms include depressive mood swings, lethargy, difficulty … Read More »

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Three Effective Ways to Reduce Stress During the Holidays | November 6, 2009

Three Effective Ways to Reduce Stress During the Holidays

By Mark Lakewood, CEO, Building Strong Families National Seminars

The holiday season is quickly approaching and many of us are preparing for this joyous time of the year. Some may embrace the holidays with cheer, hope, and thanksgiving while others may embrace the season with burden, anxiety, and personal failure. This article addresses three ways you can overcome anxiety and depressed mood during the holidays.

The first and most effective way to avoid anxiety and depressed mood is to recognize unachievable and unrealistic expectations (unhealthy thoughts) that you may subscribe to. Our thoughts have a direct bearing over our emotional disposition and the … Read More »

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