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Depression, anxiety, fear and desperation have gripped Gulf families victimized by the BP oil spill. Residents phoning the BP decontamination clean up site with thoughts of suicidal ideation, have occurred daily according to Mike Brewer, project manager of the site. Fishermen and residents of the area live in a continuous state of insecurity. If simple [...]
Ecstasy, the recreational rave drug, has been criticized as a drug leading to death and lauded as a drug that give life to survivors of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. Recently, The LA Times published an article on Ecstasy use that has led to teen deaths in LA’s rave scene. This report was followed six days [...]
Tai Chi, a Chinese form of martial arts movements that focuses on meditative breathing and methodical movement, has been proven to improve mental health. A metastudy of 40 smaller studies has determined that the focused concentration combined with controlled breathing and fluid movements plays an enormous role in improving well-being and mood. Dr. Chenchen Wang, [...]
Depression can severely limit a person’s ability to function effectively, with symptoms that include sadness, anxiety, hopeless, and helplessness as well as feelings of guilt and worthlessness. The symptoms can be accompanied by physical symptoms such as aches and pains, headaches, and digestive problems. One drug that has offered a way to combat both the [...]
