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Seeking Clinical Depression Help
Clinical depression help comes in multiple forms, ranging from support groups and psychologists to mental health clinics and suicide hotlines.
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Highlights in the Anti-Rape Movement
The anti-rape movement did not have many victories until the second wave of feminism started in the 1960s and 1970s.
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How to Recover From Rape
The first step in healing is that you've got to get rid of the blame. Rape is NOT your fault!
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Helping Her Through the Crisis
Suggestions on how the family members, friends, and significant others of a rape victim can help her get through the crisis.
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Hello... my name is Anonymous
Online support may be just a click away for many social issues.
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Rape Trauma Syndrome
Survivors may experience distressing and repetitive symptoms resulting from the rape for years after the assault. This cluster of symptoms, referred to as Rape Trauma Syndrome, is recognizable. Survivors and those who love them need to prepare for the intensity of emotions by becoming familiar with some of the manifestations of RTS.
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Suicide and Depression Symptoms
Depression symptoms greatly increase the risk of suicide. Learning to identify suicidal behavior can save lives.
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Communicating in the Aftermath of Rape
The inability to communicate is often the reason many relationships deteriorate after a woman has been raped. The significant other is unaware of how deeply the assault has affected the victim, therefore makes countless errors in his desire to be supportive. Here are a few points which have proven to be extremely helpful when the significant other communicates with the victim in the aftermath.
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How to Show Your Support
Recommendations on how to let your spouse or significant other know that you want to help her through the crisis.
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Newborns in Need
Newborns in Need help babies get the essential clothing and bedding they need. Carol Green created this charity after seeing the plight of babies going without.
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Outgrown Kids' Books
Learn what to do with your child's outgrown books and make room for her latest reading interests.
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Teenage Suicide
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teens, so tips for prevention is a tool all parents should be aware of.
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Become a Social Worker
Social workers are vital members of the health care team who help patients and families adjust to the changes presented by chronic illness, injury and aging.
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Careers: Forensic Nursing
The new and evolving specialty of forensic nursing is growing across the world and offers opportunities for people with interests in both medicine and law.
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Depression in Loved Ones
This article aims to provide some practical hints for helping friends and family members who are dealing with a depressive illness.
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Gatekeepers for Mental Health
Nonprofessional caregivers and gatekeepers can be trained and utilized for mental health purposes.
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Holiday Depression: Triggers Thanksgiving Blues
Late autumn is more than just a season; it marks the beginning of the holidays, which unfortunately, for many is a trigger to episodes of anxiety, stress, and depression.
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Is the Credit Crunch Damaging Your Health?
Forced cutbacks on a healthy lifestyle can take a significant physical and mental toll. Read on for expert guidance on how to manage your health through the crisis.
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Management of Bipolar Disorder
Medication and therapy are important parts of treatment for bipolar disorder. Taking personal repsonsibility and finding coping strategies are just as important.
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Shop for Secondhand Formal Dresses
School is back in session. That means it's time to find the perfect dress for events such as dances, homecoming, formals and before you know it, holiday parties.
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Snack Ideas for Leftover Baby Food
Learn how to create tasty snacks for the entire family with leftover baby food purees.
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And the Winners Are ..(Bafta and Battle of the Britcom Results)
Winners of this years BAFTA TV Awards and the British Television @ Suite 101 Battle of the Britcoms Finals.
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Coping With Flashbacks
Flashbacks can completely immobilize a survivor and immerse them in the past. This article introduces skills which must be developed to enable the survivor to handle the flashback and become grounded to the present.
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It's Time for TELLABRATION!
What do you call an event that is a worldwide celebration of storytelling taking place at the same time on the same weekend? Why <B> TELLABRATION!</B>, of course. J. G. Pinkerton, a Connecticut yarn spinner, originated this international event as a means of building community support for storytelling. He formed the idea in 1987 and by the fall of 1988, the event was launched by the Connecticut Storytelling Center in six locations across the state. The volunteer network of 14 producers, 35 storytellers, and 102 production staffers worked together to give more than 1,000 story listeners a night to remember. And that was just the beginning. Read more about Tellabration in this article.
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Live Nude Feminists Bare All
This article talks about the pornography, sex work, wonder bras and the "new" feminism.
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Pregnant Women with Drug Addictions Need Help
A developing fetus can be irreversibly damaged by the drugs a mother uses while pregnant. Substance abuse is serious and in some cases deadly for an unborn child.
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Symptoms of Depression
Follow the link to take a quick diagnostic of your mood
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From Cabinet Nominee To Convicted Felon
Bernard Kerik had a spectacular rise, from detective to commissioner of the nation's largest police force to nominee for Homeland Security secretary in only 15 years.
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The Mythology of Rape
A synopsis of the more prevalent myths about rape.
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For Teens: How to Come Out to Your Mom and Dad
A few ideas for coming out to your parents...
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What Every Man Can Do to Help End Violence Against Women
A list of actions that can be taken by men to fight the onslaught of violence against women.
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Tales from the West Texas Dust
The conclusion of an interview with Sam Parker.
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