A video about the economic hardship in Greece and the increased rate of suicides and homicides.

An article and video about bullying, Megan Meier, Jamey Robemeyer, links with suicides through the influence of the mind, and suicide prevention.

A video that first shows Anti-Gay Rhetoric linked to hate and rejection followed by a video that shows IT GETS BETTER participants discuss how they felt and suicide.

Certain cases of major depression are associated with premature aging of immune cells, which may make people more susceptible to other serious illness, according to findings from a new UCSF-led study.

Tips to boost your mood.

Job burnout, medical errors, and possibly the fear of making an error can lead surgeons to contemplate suicide at higher rates than the general public, the study suggests.
-    8,000 surgeons participated in the study.
-    Close to 6% reported recent suicidal thoughts -- only about 3% of the general population has suicidal thoughts.

Overall, surgeons in the study worked 60 hours per week on average. 40% felt burned out, and 30% had symptoms of depression.
Most said their work left little time for personal and family life, yet few who worked less than 40 hours a week had suicidal thoughts.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20028885-10391704.html

- There were twice as many self-inflicted deaths last year than the year before among the Army National Guard and Reserve, the nation's "citizen soldiers."
- The big increase in suicides for members of the Guard and Reserve involved soldiers who were not on active duty at the time.
- The number of active duty suicides declined in all services except for the Air Force last year.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/01/19/national/main7261941.shtml

40 percent of husbands whose wives have breast cancer get depression.

Similar to Light Therapy compact fluorescent full spectrum lighting in your garden or flower room may have health benefits or help prevent depression.

(Healthy Light -> Healthy People <- Healthy Plants)
"Grow flowers and herbs indoors year round! Most indoor lighting is yellow orange, the narrowest part of the light spectrum. Full spectrum lighting contains all colors of the rainbow and is balanced like natural daylight, making them excellent for indoor gardening where the suns natural light is not available. Full spectrum ensures proper development and maximum growth! It's all about the light!"

depression and suicide prevention

- In the month of June 32 suicides, more than 1 per day.
- Multiple combat tours, bad economy, and family troubles help create incredible stress on today's soldiers.

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Researchers found that among more than 12,700 U.S. infants born between 1997 and 2004, those whose mothers used bupropion during early pregnancy had more than double the risk of heart defects known as left outflow tract defects, compared with infants whose mothers had not used the drug.
- Some studies have already linked other antidepressants to higher-than-average risks of certain birth defects.
- Psychotherapy may be an effective alternative to antidepressants for pregnant women with mild to moderate depression.

Frustration and rage at the IRS and feelings of being treated unfairly, suicide factors.

Dr. Sudeepta Varma explains what postpartum depression is and how it affects women.
- new mothers feel alone, they feel isolated, no one can understand what I'm going through.
- being around other moms that have been through this can help them return to normal as soon as possible.

 A British psychologist claims January 25th is the most depressing day of the year. NBC's Erika Edwards reports.

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WASHINGTON - Economic woes are weighing heavily on some Americans — so much so that the federal government is boosting financial support for suicide prevention centers around the nation.

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The American Heart Association recommends depression screening for patients. 10/09/2008

Losses that involve lower self-esteem are more likely to lead to depression than a loss such as a death of a loved one.

Vitamin deficiency may lead to depression and dementia in the elderly.

In a study conducted by the National Institute on Aging, disabled women over age 65 with a vitamin B12 deficiency were twice as likely to suffer from depression as those with a full store of the vitamin. In related research, men who took vitamins C and E seemed to have mental abilities that were superior, on the average, to those men who did not.