11/02/98 - TMC Guides on Related Topics : An A-Z Review
This week I review sites beginning with the letters E-H..
10/26/98 - In Memory of "Heaven's Special Child"
This week we offer our love and support to a dear friend of the Depression community, Maxine, who recently lost her beloved niece, Samantha. Our regular feature will continue next week.
10/19/98 - TMC Guides on Related Topics : An A-Z Review
This week I review sites beginning with the letters B-D.
10/12/98 - TMC Guides on Related Topics : An A-Z Review
The Mining Co. has guide sites in a wide variety of topics that are of interest to those with depression--ADD, Panic Disorder, and Sexual Abuse, just to name a few. This week I review sites beginning with the letter A.
10/05/98 - What Depression Really Is
Oct. 4-10 is Mental Health Awareness Week. Help beat stigma by getting the facts about what depression really is.
09/28/98 - Our Growing Chat Community
The latest update on our growing community and a warm welcome to our newest host, Jim Rishell.
09/21/98 - Childhood Depression: Part VII - Additional Resources
A list of additional resources to help you continue your quest for information and support in dealing with your child's depression. Part seven of a series.
09/14/98 - Childhood Depression: Part VI - Psychotherapy FAQ
Answers such questions such as "What's the best type of psychotherapy for depressed children?" Part six of a series.
09/07/98 - Childhood Depression: Part V - Antidepressant Safety
The decision to give a child antidepressant medication can be a hard one for parents. Is it really safe for kids to take drugs whose effects on the developing brain and body are not totally known? Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Part five of a series.
08/31/98 - Childhood Depression: Part IV - Easing the Fear
"Going to the doctor" is a fearful experience for children. Seeing a doctor for "crazy" people has it's own special fears. Part four of a series.
08/24/98 - Childhood Depression: Part III - Seeking Help
Where to seek help for the depressed child. Part three of a series.
08/17/98 - Childhood Depression: Part II - Recognition
Perhaps the most important step in helping the depressed child is recognizing that they are depressed. Learn the signs to look for. Part two of a series.
08/10/98 - Childhood Depression: Part I - The Myth
Kids have nothing to be depressed about, or do they? Learn about one of the most overlooked depressed populations. Part one of a series.
08/03/98 - Here We Grow Again!
Welcoming Sandy Capps and Dr. Frank Feiner to our ever-growing staff of chat hosts. Also a few words about the changes that have been made to Net Links to serve you even better.
07/27/98 - Anna's ECT Diary
With all the controversy over electroconvulsive therapy's side-effects, the decision to use this treatment can be very frightening. In this diary, Anna shares her thoughts and feelings regarding ECT before, during, and after the treatment.
07/20/98 - Ask Your Guide - Best Meds for GAD?
Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder often go hand-in-hand. This features discusses the medications commonly used to treat GAD and their pros and cons.
07/13/98 - Chat Room Update
Welcome to our new chat host, Suzanne Nicole, an expert on employment, disability, and other financial survival issues. Suzanne is available every Friday evening between 8-10 p.m. EST.
07/06/98 - Chat Room Update
Welcome to our new chat host, Dennis Halnon. Dennis is a very warm and supportive person whom you will enjoy talking with so come on in every Tuesday and Thursday evening between 7-10 p.m. EST.
06/29/98 - Ask Your Guide: Diabetes and Depression
Do the two go hand-in-hand or are they two separate things?
06/22/98 - What to do when someone you love is depressed
Depression can be extremely painful, not only for the person who has it, but also for the people who love them. 10 suggestions for helping those you love recover from depression.
06/15/98 - Not Available
No weekly feature was posted this week, due to an illness in the family.
06/08/98 - Desperately Seeking Assistant Chat Hosts
Desperately seeking assistant chat hosts to moderate chats on various depression related topics. Apply now!
06/01/98 - Depression in the Workplace
The author's own experience with depression in the workplace; links to practical information such as dealing with stress and your legal rights under the American's with Disabilities Act.
05/25/98 - "Brain Shivers"
What you get when you eat ice cream too fast? Not hardly.
05/18/98 - Ask Your Guide: Is there help for depression associated with PTSD?
Support and information resources for those recovering from trauma and abuse.
05/11/98 - Viagra Offers New Hope for Those with Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
Information about Viagra and how it may help those using antidepressants.
05/04/98 - "Ask Your Guide" Premieres
Your guide answers questions about Zoloft withdrawal and SSRIs vs. MAOIs.
04/27/98 - Mark of the Beast: A Commentary on Living with the Stigma of Mental Illness
Your guides commentary on living with the stigma of mental illness.
04/20/98 - Depression FAQ: Part V - Online Support
Support groups on the Internet.
04/13/98 - Depression FAQ: Part IV - Organizations
Organization for depression and other related topics.
04/06/98 - Depression FAQ: Part III - Online Resources
Online resources for depression including Newsgroups, Mailing Lists, articles and publications, books, research articles, and more.
03/30/98 - Depression FAQ: Part II - Treatments
Treatments for depression.
03/23/98 - Depression FAQ: Part I - Symptoms
Symptoms of depression; depression screening quiz.
03/16/98 - Taking the hype out of Hypericum
St. John's Wort has been touted as the safe, all-natural alternative to Prozac. This article addresses side effects, risks, and safe usage guidelines for this popular herbal remedy.
03/09/98 - Weighing the benefits vs.the risks from taking Prozac during pregnancy and lactation
Weighing the pros and cons. One woman's mistake could have proven fatal.