The importance of a breakdown
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Having a nervous breakdown could seem like the ultimate calamity. Far from it. The School of Life explains how, handled correctly, it can be a unique opportunity to learn - and to get properly well.
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What is depression?
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it’s a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to understand than, say, high cholesterol. Helen M. Farrell examines the symptoms and treatments of depression, and gives some tips for how you might help a friend who is suffering.
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Is the appearance of mental illness in young people a matter of environment or biology?
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