This article describes the format and methods used in the group and provides resource ideas that should enable other therapists to develop similar groups as a treatment for depression in the elderly nursing home resident.doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/J148V03N04_06Christenson...
Participants were a cohort of 42 individuals previously diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in two groups according to previous treatment for depression; 12 individuals previously diagnosed with a psychological disorder other than MDD; and 48 individuals from a community sample. Five self-...
Try a support group.Support groups for those suffering from PPD can be found at local hospitals, family planning clinics or community centers. The hospital where you gave birth or your doctor may be able to help you find one. You can also tap into theNational Women’s Health Information Cen...
Depression, the most common form of psychological distress among university students, is often serious enough to warrant professional help but only a minority of depressed students seek formal help. This paper reports on the characteristics which differentiate two groups of depressed students—the help-...
Self-help and self-help groups for people with long-lasting health problems or mental health difficulties in a Nordic context: A review AIM: The aim of this review is to provide systematic knowledge of research from Nordic countries about the meaning of self-help and self-help groups when t...
Self-help groups can be a helpful resource if you have ashopping addiction. Surrounding yourself with a community of people who have shared the same or similar experiences can be extremely beneficial. Such groups often allow you to stay anonymous and offer support for people who consider themselve...
like clinical depression with psychosis. But that has changed, and not mood disorders are recognized in children quite often. This website is a resource for both the kids and parents who live with mental illness every day. Professional resources, blogs, information and support groups are only a...
For some patient groups, non text based self-help materials as well as shorter and more easily read written materials may be more appropriate. To our knowledge, this is the first study to address this question. Publication of the reading ages of the recommended books within the book ...
ofdepression,anxietyandself-harm, as well as the first antidepressant prescription if (it was aselective serotonin reuptake inhibitor(SSRI) ) was included. Antidepressant prescribing, depression and anxiety incidence rates were higher in autumn months for adolescents, but not for the older groups. ...
The ANU WellBeing study: a protocol for a quasi-factorial randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of an Internet support group and an automated In... Background Recent projections suggest that by the year 2030 depression will be the primary cause of disease burden among developed countries...