Mental illness
3 Tactics to Help Depressed Men Now
Psychotherapy and anti-depressive medication eventually cured my 20-year struggle with depression. Nevertheless, not gently, I fought tooth and nails against diagnosis and treatment. In 2005 however my unmanageable life slapped me in the face, it hurt really bad; I sought help.
Depression and Gay Black Men, Silence in the Hood
In the case of homosexuality among black men, its denial has ravaged the community and particularly black women… According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, black women made up 67 percent of AIDS diagnoses among women in 2004 and of all women living with AIDS, 64 percent are estimated to be black…
Marie Osmond’s Son Commits Suicide, Depression
Suicide warning signs are seen in 75% of suicide deaths. However, some depression patients demonstrate no signs of a pending suicide attempt. If you see the signs of depression, you may be more informed than the person. Untreated depression is the number one cause for suicide!
Andrew Koenig and Depression
Andrew Koenig, the actor who played “Boner” on the series “Growing Pains” took his own life a few days ago. The actor reportedly has suffered from clinical depression over the past several years. Sadly, Andrew succumbed to what he conceived as his only way out.
