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Staying Sane

A Smart Phone That Reads Your Mood?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Terri

I stumbled across the most novel use of technology yesterday. A new center at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is inventing web-based, mobile and virtual technologies to treat depression and other mood disorders. Imagine having a smart phone that … Continue reading →








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Trippin’ Out on Mushrooms to Treat Depression

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Terri

Just when you thought treatment for depression was limited to medication and psychotherapy, there may be an “alternative” experience waiting in the wings. Two small brain imaging studies suggest that psychedelic mushrooms – “shrooms” for those in the know – … Continue reading →








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How Dr. Andrew Weil Got a Grip on Depression

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Terri

Whenever I hear the name Dr. Andrew Weil, my ears perk up. There are few people I respect as much as Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the integrative medicine program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, and Professor … Continue reading →








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Coffee Reduces Depression Risk in Women

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Terri

I swear I’m not just searching out positive news stories these days, but I’ll admit I did like this one. Women who drink several cups of caffeinated coffee a day are at lower risk for depression, according to a large … Continue reading →








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Manage Stress and Anxiety with Mindfulness Training

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Terri

Well, another weekend of the debt impasse has many of us struggling to stay centered, focused and optimistic. Some of us have trouble sleeping; others turn to food or drink to escape the constant barrage of negative news stories. Did … Continue reading →








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