Depression, Drugs and Suicide

Depression, Drugs and Suicide – A dear friend committed suicide. No one knew he was suffering of depression because he did not expose any signs of it. All those who loved him where left wondering if this unfortunate event could have been prevented. My goal is to inform the public that depression is a common disease in our society, and I beg of you to be less judgmental of those who are struggling with the disease. If we can all be more tolerant and open to listen to those who are crying for help, we could be saving a life.

by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Self-help books DO relieve depression – and prevent it from returning
Half of them were on antidepressant drugs and some were provided with a self-help guide dealing with different aspects of depression, such as sleep problems. These people read the book and had support sessions. The self-help book was based on the … Read more on Daily Mail

Summit to tweak drugs policy
A LOOPHOLE allowing AFL players to avoid a drug strike by self-reporting is likely to be closed on Wednesday with the AFL also expected to consider a push to significantly increase hair testing of players. The AFL's drug summit is expected to address … Read more on The Age