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Teen Depression Link to Internet Overuse
Release Date: 5-Aug-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
This article is from the website of U.S. News and World Report. Follow this link to see the original article http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/on-parenting/2010/08/05/teen-depression-linked-to-internet-overuse.html Teen Depression Linked to Internet Overuse By Nancy Shute Posted: August 5, 2010 Video: Learning About Depression Related ...
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Teen Depression Warning Signs
Release Date: 4-Aug-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
To see the full video on CBSNews.com follow this link http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6713790n
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National TO SAVE A LIFE Week Announced to Touch 1 Million Lives With a Message of Hope for Hurting Teens
Release Date: 29-Jul-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield
This article is reposted from PRNewswire.com. To see the original release, follow this link http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-to-save-a-life-week-announced-to-touch-1-million-lives-with-a-message-of-hope-for-hurting-teens-99550999.html National TO SAVE A LIFE Week Announced to Touch 1 Million Lives With a Message of Hope for Hurting Teens September 6-12 Events ...
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Teen Depression
Release Date: 8-Jul-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
This article is from MayoClinic.com. To see the original article follow this link http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/teen-depression/DS01188/rss=1 Teen depression Definition By Mayo Clinic staff Teen depression is a serious condition that affects emotions, thought and behaviors. Although teen depression isn't medically different from depression in adults, teenagers often have unique challenges and ...
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Teen Girls Drinking More: Girls "Self-Medicate" with Booze, Drugs, Says Survey
Release Date: 30-Jun-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
June 30, 2010 11:33 AM Teen Girls Drinking More: Girls "Self-Medicate" with Booze, Drugs, Says Survey Posted by Aina Hunter Leave Comment if($defined(usm)){ usm.loadBox(); } (AP Photo.) (CBS) Teenage boys may or may not deserve their reputation for carousing, but new research suggests that teen girls are more vulnerable to drug and alcohol abuse. Girls are more likely than boys to ...
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Worried About a Moody Teen?
Release Date: 29-Jun-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
This article is reposted from Wall Street Journal website. To see the original article, follow this link http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703964104575334740269660342.html JUNE 29, 2010 Worried About a Moody Teen? Mental Illness Often Starts in Adolescence. Telling Typical Angst From Serious Problems By ELIZABETH BERNSTEIN ...
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Rascal Flatts Named Ambassadors for Teen Suicide Prevention
Release Date: 24-Jun-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Suicide Subcategory: Teen Suicide
This articale appeared originally on CMT.com. To see the original article follow this link Rascal Flatts Named Ambassadors for Teen Suicide Prevention June 24, 2010 Rascal Flatts have been named Ambassadors for the Jason Foundation, an educational organization dedicated to the awareness and prevention of youth suicide. The group will participate in public service announcements, public awareness programs, ...
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Different Types of Teenage Depression
Release Date: 25-Mar-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
This article is from LIVESTRONG.COM. To see the original article click here. Different Types of Teenage Depression This Article has been added to your favorites. View your profile ad_client = "ca-dailyplate_radlinks_js"; num_ads = "5"; type = "radlinks"; channels = "article_health"; class_name = "top_right_rads"; ad_label = "Major ...
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What Parents Need to Know About Teen Suicide
Release Date: 22-Mar-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Suicide Subcategory: Teen Suicide
This story is from abcnews.go.com. To see the original story click here. What Parents Need to Know About Teen Suicide What parents should know about preventing suicide and how to talk to kids about it The Associated Press Post a Comment By BETH J. HARPAZ Associated Press ...
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How to Face Teen Depression
Release Date: 1-Mar-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
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Depression Education Seen as Key to Teen Suicide Prevention
Release Date: 23-Feb-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
This article originally appeared on the website for News10abc, www.news10.net. To see the full article click here. Depression Education Seen as Key to Teen Suicide Prevention Ayesha Thomas OAS_AD('ArticleFlex_1'); SACRAMENTO, CA -- There's not a day that goes by in the Beeman home when they don't think about thier son Christopher. He would have turned 24 years old this past June. Christopher ...
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Study Identitfies Growing Risk of Suicide Among Black Teens
Release Date: 14-Feb-10 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
This article originally appeared on teendrugabuse.org. To see the original article, click here. Study Identifies Growing Risk of Suicide Among Black Teens Posted on February 14, 2010 Suicide is an alarming threat for teens who may be dealing with mental issues, such as depression or bipolar disorder. New research suggests that teens in specific demographic groups may be more at risk than others. Research funded in ...
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Interview with Glenn Close
Release Date: 14-Nov-09 Author or Contact: Kate Cardone Category: Mental Illness Subcategory: Stigma
Click this link to watch a wonderful interview on MSNBC with actress Glenn Close regarding her campaign to address the stigma associated with mental illness http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#33625678
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Teens, Texting and the Sleep Connection
Release Date: 29-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield
A look at how late-night texting can cause sleep deprivation in teens and what parents can do to help their kids. Sleep deprivation has been linked to concentration problems, anxiety and depression.
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If teenagers show warning signs of suicide....Talk about it.
Release Date: 13-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield
This article originally appeared on the Mail Tribune website. To see the original article, follow this link, http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090913/NEWS/909130301 Parents, mental health and school officials stress need to act quickly Cheryl Diaz, right, with daughters Veronica Rodriguez, 19, and Estrella Diaz, 7.Jim Craven aryImgs[imgCounter] = ...
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Suicide Prevention Week: What depression is like in children and adolescents
Release Date: 9-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
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When Talk Turns Deadly: teen suicide
Release Date: 9-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Suicide Subcategory: Teen Suicide
This article originally appeared on Examiner.com. To see the original article follow this link: http://www.examiner.com/x-16182-Buffalo-Teen-Issues-Examiner~y2009m9d9-When-talk-turns-deadly-teen-suicide When talk turns deadly: teen suicide September 9, 10:47 AMBuffalo Teen Issues ExaminerLorna Czarnota "I just want to die. Put a gun to my head and BANG!" Disturbing words to hear, ...
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Parking Plan Prevents Teen Suicide
Release Date: 2-Sep-09 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Suicide Subcategory: Teen Suicide
This article originally appeared on denver.yourhub.com. To see the original article, follow this link: http://denver.yourhub.com/Englewood/Stories/Fundraising/Story~652435.aspx Parking plan prevents teen suicide e-mail to a friend \| print this \| link to this 1 of 2 NEXT � � PREVIOUS Bill Holmes var images='Image.axd?imageid=544250:Image.axd?imageid=544251:'; var ...
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Teenage Depression and Drug Abuse
Release Date: 17-Jul-09 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Substance Abuse
This article originally appeared on the website of drugfree.org, the website of Partnership for a Drug Free America. Follow this link to see the original article http://news.drugfree.org/2009/07/15/teenage-depression-and-drug-abuse-a-lethal-combination-under-diagnosed-and-under-treated/ . Teenage Depression and Drug Abuse by Partnership Editorial Staff tags addiction, bi-polar, co-occurring disorder, depression, dual ...
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Defense Schools Work to Raise Awareness, Prevent Suicides
Release Date: 8-Jul-09 Author or Contact: Kathleen Wakefield Category: Depression Subcategory: Teen Depression
This article originally appeared on the website of the Department of Defense. Follow this link to see the original article http://www.defenselink.mil//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=55046 h3 {color:#1a2a5d;line-height:1.1em;margin:2px 0 10px 0;} .newsStory {font-size:12px;line-height:1.3em;} Defense Schools Work to Raise Awareness, Prevent Suicides By ...
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