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September 24th, 2008

Therapy Cat Is Concerned

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I don’t think lolcat pictures necessarily need to go in the Brain Break file if they’re related to mental health, do you?

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September 18th, 2008

In My Experience: Surviving Major Depression: Part Four

Today’s post is the fourth and final in a series written specifically for Mental Health Notes by Vancouver blogger Airdrie Miller. It chronicles her personal experiences with anxiety and depression, and how she handles the delicate balance of work, rest, and play.
The silver lining: I’m stronger than I thought.

Right now I am still taking medications […]

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February 29th, 2008

Treatment And Management Options For OCD

I Must Shave My Legs: The OCD Miniseries - Part 6
Once you’ve been properly diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, there are three main categories of treatment and management options for you: psychotherapy, medications, and self-care.
Psychotherapy
The Mayo Clinic gives a great, thorough definition of psychotherapy.
In short, psychotherapy is effective for both children and adults, and the form […]

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