Will Baum, LCSW Psychotherapy

Tag: depression

Depression is Good For You…Maybe

February 27, 2010

A massive NYT Magazine piece explores “Depression’s Upside,” as hypothesized by evolutionary and social psychologists. [T]heir speculation is part of a larger scientific re-evaluation of negative moods, which have long been seen as emotional states to avoid. The dismissal of sadness and its synonyms is perhaps best exemplified by the rise of positive psychology, a…
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Pins and Needles: Acupuncture v. Depression During Pregnancy

February 25, 2010

Study of the day, as posted by the New York Times: Up to a quarter of all women suffer from depression during pregnancy, and many are reluctant to take antidepressants. Now a new study suggests that acupuncture may provide some relief during pregnancy, even though it has not been found to be an effective treatment…
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