tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post8978382282970119565..comments2023-06-17T08:58:01.038-04:00Comments on DYNAMO: Thursday Thirteen : Canadian Facts About DepressionSandra Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03146975970749441129noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-64915707792579742582011-04-02T06:48:16.142-04:002011-04-02T06:48:16.142-04:00Kimberly -
We are lucky in that yes most cost ass...Kimberly - <br />We are lucky in that yes most cost associated with mental health issues are covered, we can be referred for help through family doctors, mental health clinics ect. The waiting list for programs can sometimes be very long though.Sandra Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146975970749441129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-55713633016043864062011-04-02T04:49:00.955-04:002011-04-02T04:49:00.955-04:00This is a subject I know all too well - thanks for...This is a subject I know all too well - thanks for trying to get the word out and hopefully educating others. I can't tell you how many times I've been told to "snap out of it" when I've been hurting more than I could possibly say, and how much more painful that made things.<br /><br />In the US, we have a National Depression Awareness Day during Mental Illness Awareness Week in October. Free screening is available and assistance is provided for those who can't afford help on their own. Does Canada have a similar approach? I know you have healthcare provided, but does that cover mental health costs as well?Kimberly Menozzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339575563935332543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-67484115644391136392011-04-01T19:32:45.799-04:002011-04-01T19:32:45.799-04:00Depression is one mental illness that people don&#...Depression is one mental illness that people don't understand. They expect sufferers to just snap out of it and don't realize that is not possible. My mom has had clinical depression my whole life, and I know how it affects her.Cinnamon owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340656942308066625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-29857523196655308672011-04-01T00:44:07.832-04:002011-04-01T00:44:07.832-04:00Good stuff to know. Thanks for stopping by!Good stuff to know. Thanks for stopping by!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708268232861348307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-25230531183435922162011-03-31T22:56:24.651-04:002011-03-31T22:56:24.651-04:00Very informative thanks for sharing! And thanks fo...Very informative thanks for sharing! And thanks for the comment and visit too:D Enjoy the weekend!irelhttp://www.angrypassionate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-3219313419501009262011-03-31T21:22:14.758-04:002011-03-31T21:22:14.758-04:00Just learned that Attention Deficit Over-activity ...Just learned that Attention Deficit Over-activity (which so many children are medicated for) is linked to food dye. I wonder if depression has a similar connection. <br /><br />I had a major depression/anxiety bout 30 years ago probably due to Hashimotos Thyroid. There were no anti-depressants then.colleenhttp://looseleafnotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-16050237013224658312011-03-31T17:13:14.059-04:002011-03-31T17:13:14.059-04:00Ive been there :) Very informative thanks.Ive been there :) Very informative thanks.Mercyhttp://www.mercysworld.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-78794821476614455082011-03-31T15:03:46.563-04:002011-03-31T15:03:46.563-04:00Depression is a big problem these days. In NZ one ...Depression is a big problem these days. In NZ one of our big name sports stars fronts an advertising campaign, which has brought public notice to the problem.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-86132941029063358592011-03-31T14:23:48.782-04:002011-03-31T14:23:48.782-04:00#5 and 8 (about suicide) are really scary statisti...#5 and 8 (about suicide) are really scary statistics. And I wonder why so many people see it as a sign of weakness?Forgetfulonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895803172098820967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-64180106896314957062011-03-31T13:15:00.080-04:002011-03-31T13:15:00.080-04:00An informative post. It's definitely a bigger ...An informative post. It's definitely a bigger issue than many believe.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-43493119306711181412011-03-31T11:37:47.711-04:002011-03-31T11:37:47.711-04:00My son, who has some reason to know, says that dep...My son, who has some reason to know, says that depression is just anger without enthusiasm. I say women have more long-term anger than men.Alice Audreyhttp://www.aliceaudrey.com/?page_id=4029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-68423817990094732712011-03-31T09:44:42.310-04:002011-03-31T09:44:42.310-04:00It is definitely more common than one would expect...It is definitely more common than one would expect.<br /><br />Enjoy your Thursday!<br />http://harrietandfriends.com/2011/03/how-do-you-know-you-live-in-the-real-world/I am Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018601282810481033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24526250.post-29324255831790625262011-03-31T08:37:05.070-04:002011-03-31T08:37:05.070-04:00Interesting facts. Thanks for sharing. Depression ...Interesting facts. Thanks for sharing. Depression is a big problem, one that I have never thought fixable with just a pill.CountryDewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243893531509380824noreply@blogger.com