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 Anchor Overcoming Depression & Anxiety Magazine

Fall 2012

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 FEATURE STORIES

You can’t put a price on that- Money, health, and prosperity don’t make you immune from depression.

While it is often assumed that those with a loving family, rewarding career, good health, and financial prosperity are immune to depression, nothing could be further from the truth. Depression does not discriminate: Men and women are equally vulnerable, as are the young and the old, the rich and the poor, and those from all cultures and nations throughout the world.

By Mary Medland

Is smoking marijuana good for anxiety? The general consensus is “no”

Scientists know marijuana contains more than 400 chemicals, 60 of which are cannabinoids—compounds produced after the body metabolizes or processes cannabis. For some, the effects of this metabolization bring relief from anxiety. But, Anchor Magazine correspondent Stephanie Stephens finds few doctors will agree that sparking up does more good than harm.

By Stephanie Stephens

RESEARCH

Mid-night crisis: Depression can be complicated by late-night TV, Internet sessions

Neuroscientists at Ohio State University Medical Center have found that firing up your computer or sitting in front of the tube late at night may actually worsen depression.

By Jennifer Pellegrini  

COPING

Keep calm and carry on- 10 Tips for managing worry, anxiety, and stress in your life

Day-to-day worries can make it difficult for anyone to maintain emotional equilibrium, but if you’re also battling an anxiety disorder or depression, the stress can become overwhelming. Thankfully, there are plenty of strategies you can use to ease the tension and become a cooler, more collected you. 

By Caitlin Crawshaw

Take the first step- Where do you go to seek help for your depression?

Depression makes a person feel helpless, worthless, and hopeless, but depression is treatable and most people recover. Even though seeking help for depression may seem overwhelming and stressful, there are many people who can help and many options available.

By Melissa Churly

EVERYDAY LIFE

Food for thought - What you eat affects your mental health

When you’re feeling low, you may find you are more likely to stop at the convenience store for a bag of potato chips or candy bar after work. In fact, many people reach for high-calorie, high-carbohydrate snacks when they’re feeling down in the dumps. But what you eat is just as important to your mental health as it is to your physical wellness.

By Caitlin Crawshaw

Share or spare? Disclosing your diagnosis to your employer can work for and against you

The Canadian Human Rights Act and the Employment Equity Act protect Canadians from workplace discrimination if they suffer from a mental illness. The Americans with Disabilities Act offers similar protection. Still, many North Americans are reluctant to share a mental illness diagnosis with their employers for fear of stigmatism or repercussions for time lost from work.

By Jennifer Pellegrini

RECOVERY

Determined to heal

Kristen Bellows was just 12 when she first wrote in her journal that she wanted to kill herself, but it wasn’t until she was 16 years old that she finally accepted it was her own attitude that had to be the catalyst for change.

By Emily VanLaeys

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