by Christine Stapleton | Depression on my Mind

“The sun is just barely up – no clouds in the sky. The temperature is perfect – you can sit quietly on a bench without feeling a chill or ride your bike without breaking a sweat. There is a light breeze coming out of the southeast. The palm trees are gently swaying.

But me, I can’t stop thinking about that stupid meeting…”

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by Nursing Schools Network and Directory

“Everyone could use a little helpful advice and guidance when it comes to being healthy, getting fit or dealing with illnesses when they arise. Fortunately, no matter where you are you can find someone to provide it with the wide array of health-focused blogs available on the internet. Here are 100 blogs we’ve pulled together to get you on track to becoming a better, healthier you, no matter what you need to improve upon.”

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by Russell Bishop
originally found on Beyond Blue, I think!

“People multitask everywhere these days, thinking they are being productive – Blackberrying away while walking down the street, texting while driving, talking on the phone while answering email. Seems like everyone’s doing it. The only question: is it part of the solution or part of the problem?”

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by SAMHSA

“Economic turmoil (e.g., increased unemployment, foreclosures, loss of investments and other financial distress) can result in a whole host of negative health effects – both physical and mental. It can be particularly devastating to your emotional and mental well-being. Although each of us is affected differently by economic troubles, these problems can add tremendous stress, which in turn can substantially increase the risk for developing such problems…”

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