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"PPD is normal as all new mothers feel tired and depressed. Postpartum depression will go away on its own without treatment."

A don at CMUL, Dr Olatunji Aina, said a common barrier to providing adequate care for women having PPD is failure to recognise the problem in the first place.

The Nation - Post-birth depression manageable, say experts Post-birth depression manageable, say experts

Carrie Fisher Is Bipolar And She's Fine With It - Forbes How the Star Wars actress is striking back against mental illness

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Some interesting news for the seasonal blues.

Bright Light into the Ear Canal Treats Seasonal Depression Effectively in Two Clinical Trials Presen

"Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles." - George Elio. Have a great weekend and don't forget to smile! :)

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/21/us/morris-chafetz-87-dies-altered-view-of-alcoholism.html

Morris Chafetz, 87, Dies; Altered View of Alcoholism Dr. Chafetz played an important role in changing the perception of alcoholism from social crime or personal failing to a disease requiring treatment.

NFL Player discusses his struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder and what he has to done overcome it.

Brandon Marshall opens up on personality disorder It is ironic that part of what set Brandon Marshall free was writing, because it was always the writers who seemed to be part of his problem. The writers would surround him like a tightly packed zone defense, probing, prodding, pushing, pressing, making the smile he wore less and less disappear even...