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Depression and Vitamin D Deficiency…

Symptoms of depression, such as moodiness, lack of motivation, and tiredness, can be exacerbated by physical symptoms like headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, and muscle pain.

A study of almost 4,000 older adults in Ireland followed them for four years, tracking depression symptoms and vitamin D levels.

The findings revealed that those with a vitamin D deficiency were a whopping 75% more likely to experience depression symptoms.

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How Depression shapes our self-concept…

Depression can profoundly influence how humans perceive themselves, leading to a negative self-concept.

This distorted self-view often includes feelings of worthlessness, incapability, and a sense of being stuck without a way forward.

Research suggests that this negative self-schema develops as depressed folks selectively remember and focus on negative events in their lives.

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What is working toward disclosure in sex addiction therapy?

In conventional sex addiction recovery, the concept of disclosure holds immense clinical significance.

Both for the addict and their partner, the effort toward disclosure marks a pivotal moment that can either deepen wounds… or pave the way for healing and rebuilding trust…

Here’s why making disclosure a formal process is essential for the recovery journey.

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Dysthymic disorder and marital conflict

Dysthymic Disorder is a relatively new way to understand a particular type of depressive behavior.

There are 7 million Americans for whom the sun will not come up tomorrow. They will not bet their bottom dollar.

They can see no upside. No light at the end of the tunnel.

These people live in a depressive fog and possess little resilience. They suffer from a treatable but often ignored medical condition called Dysthymic Disorder…

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Unlocking the Power of Intentional Daydreaming: How Mind Wandering Boosts Brain Health…

Recent research delves into the intriguing interplay between memory, imagination, and brain structure, particularly within the default mode network (DMN).

A groundbreaking study reveals a compelling link between deliberate daydreaming and cortical thickness in specific brain regions, shedding light on the cognitive benefits of steering our thoughts intentionally…

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Why do we want to know how to increase Gamma Brain Waves?

Gamma Waves, which repeat thirty times every second, help the brain communicate effectively between regions.

Enhancing Gamma Waves in the brain could be a way to treat depression, a promising new study suggests.

Rodents who had Gamma Waves in their brains suppressed became depressed while boosting Gamma Waves almost completely cured their depression symptoms…

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Has the Pill eroded the well-being of women?

The recent revelations surrounding the contraceptive pill's impact on women's well-being add a new layer of complexity to the therapeutic landscape.

As therapists, we're tasked with unraveling the intricacies of relationships, often diving into the depths of emotional intimacy and navigating the terrain where physical health intersects with relational dynamics...

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