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Help for people who suffer seasonal and pandemic depression

“I went through a depressive swing. It was unbearable,” she says. Eventually, Hornickel told her roommate she wanted to die. Since then, Hornickel has been in a partial hospitalization program to treat suicidal ideation, depression and bipolar disorder, and she recognizes that her initial reaction to quarantine was a manic episode. Although she’s doing a lot better, there’s a nagging worry:

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Talking to Patients With Depression Is Essential

Raquel S. Mateus, PharmD Candidate Depression causes distressing symptom that affect how patients feel, handle daily activities, and think. Depression can take several forms. To receive a diagnosis of depression, patients must have symptoms (TABLE 11) most of the day for at least 2 weeks.2 By discussing symptoms, treatment options, and adverse effects, pharmacists can

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China February exports post record surge from COVID-19-depressed 2020 levels

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s February exports grew at a record pace from a year earlier when COVID-19 battered the world’s second-biggest economy, customs data showed on Sunday, while imports rose less sharply. FILE PHOTO: Cranes and containers are seen at the Yantian port in Shenzhen, following the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, Guangdong province, China

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‘It kind of clicks:’ Text4Hope program helps with depression, anxiety during pandemic

EDMONTON — Kiara Robillard says she was in a really bad place. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, after she was struck by a truck and her spine broke in two places, she moved home to Alberta from California. “That put a real damper on my life for quite awhile,” says the 25-year-old, who’s

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‘It kind of clicks’: Alberta Text4Hope program helps with depression, anxiety during pandemic

Kiara Robillard says she was in a really bad place. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, after she was struck by a truck and her spine broke in two places, she moved home to Alberta from California. “That put a real damper on my life for quite awhile,” says the 25-year-old, who’s unemployed and

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DCGI urged to not accept data from “discredited test” for depression drugs

A “near drowning” test that uses small animals in the testing for depression and mood disorder drugs has come in for criticism, with pro-animal groups approaching the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). The test that has been stopped by some international pharmaceutical companies. In fact, the DCGI is said to have sought responses from

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‘It kind of clicks:’ Text4Hope program helps with depression, anxiety during pandemic

EDMONTON — Kiara Robillard says she was in a really bad place. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, after she was struck by a truck and her spine broke in two places, she moved home to Alberta from California. EDMONTON — Kiara Robillard says she was in a really bad place. During the start

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The minimum wage was created during the Great Depression. We need to raise it during the Pandemic Recession | Opinion

Governor Tom Wolf speaks about efforts to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage. Governor Tom Wolf is building on his commitment to help hardworking Pennsylvanians. Today, the governor joined legislators and workers to renew his call to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour with a pathway to $15. Later this week, the governor’s plan to

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