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Glenn Close Remembers Robin Williams as She Accepts Award for Mental Health Activism

Glenn Close Remembers Robin Williams as She Accepts Award for Mental Health Activism

| April 28, 2015 Comment

Glenn Close remembers Robin Williams as she accepts award for mental health activism – Actress Glenn Close fought back tears at the Variety 2015 Power of Women luncheon in New York City on Friday as she accepted an honor for her mental health activism and remembered her late friend Robin Williams. The Fatal Attraction star […]

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Director Tries for Inside Story of Mental Illness in Mania Days

Director Tries for Inside Story of Mental Illness in Mania Days

| March 22, 2015 Comment

Director tries for inside story of mental illness in Mania Days – Paul Dalio, a film director who has bipolar disorder, said he made “Mania Days” because he wanted film-goers to see the world through the eyes of those with mental illness. The movie, which premiered in the past week at the South by Southwest […]

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Ryan Phillippe Opens Up about Dealing with Depression and Passing It on to Daughter Ava

Ryan Phillippe Opens Up about Dealing with Depression and Passing It on to Daughter Ava

| March 2, 2015 Comment

Ryan Phillippe Opens Up about Dealing with Depression and Passing It on to Daughter Ava – On TV, Sebastian Valmont from Cruel Intentions definitely led a tortured life, but in real-life, Ryan Phillippe also deals with certain demons on a day-to-day basis as he struggles with depression. The Secrets and Lies star talked candidly to […]

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Demi Lovato Defends Eating Disorder Sufferers: Having Anorexia or Bulimia Isn’t a Choice

Demi Lovato Defends Eating Disorder Sufferers: Having Anorexia or Bulimia Isn’t a Choice

| November 13, 2014 Comment

Demi Lovato Defends Eating Disorder Sufferers: Having Anorexia or Bulimia Isn’t a Choice – Demi Lovato has been a longtime advocate for those struggling with eating disorders, and now she’s coming forward to urge people to rethink how people view those who are dealing with a debilitating illness like anorexia or bulimia. The singer first […]

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The Physical Symptoms of Depression

The Physical Symptoms of Depression

| July 25, 2014 Comment

The Physical Symptoms of Depression – Depression is a mental illness, but it can cause physical symptoms as well. Watch this to learn about the ways that depression can cause physical pain. Expert: Barbara Bartlik, MD Certified Psychiatrist Transcript When body pain is associated with DEPRESSION, the pain often comes on as ACHES or SHARP SENSATIONS […]

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Depression and Insomnia

Depression and Insomnia

| July 22, 2014 Comment

Depression and Insomnia – Insomnia and depression occur together very often. Watch this video to learn why depression commonly involves insomnia and how to relieve it. Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D. Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Transcript Insomnia, an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, is common among depression sufferers, while a […]

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Anxiety vs OCD

Anxiety vs OCD

| July 22, 2014 Comment

Anxiety vs OCD – OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a type of anxiety disorder. Find out where the line is between healthy anxiety and OCD and how to avoid crossing it. Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D. Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Transcript Anxiety is a part of life. Everyone has worries and doubts […]

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Depression’s Secret Health Threats

Depression’s Secret Health Threats

| May 8, 2014 Comment

Depression’s Secret Health Threats – Depressive disorders can lead to physical symptoms, like migraine and pain. Health risks like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure are connected, too. Here’s a look at what can complicate depression, and what depression complicates. Expert: J. Clive Spiegel, M.D. Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine » Transcript […]

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