Depression

Facing Postpartum Depression: The Support It Takes to Seek Help

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“Nobody would believe what an effort it is to do what little I am able” – Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the Yellow Wallpaper, 1892

It is wonderful to see the birth of a child greeted with warm enthusiasm and support. We celebrate the joy of a growing family, and the excitement of a new life. Relatives and friends often provide gifts and extra help. But for some new moms, motherhood brings on many complex emotions besides the happy ones.

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Suicide Prevention – 10 Questions and Answers

/ / Depression, Mental Illness Stigma, Suicide
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The tragedy of suicide has struck again, here in Northern Virginia. I am heartbroken to learn of four student deaths in three days, in nearby Prince William County. Each one was ruled a suicide. As we grieve more dreadful losses to mental illness, I must ask, how can we stop this from happening again?

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Sadness and Depression: Seeing the Difference, Knowing When to Get Help

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Nobody welcomes feelings of sadness or dejection, but feeling down is sometimes part of life. Sadness is a normal, healthy emotion, and a natural response to loss or disappointment. Depression is a mental health issue, and a treatable illness.

While it may not seem to matter what you call it when you or a loved one is hurting, it is important to understand how these conditions are different.

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