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Prevention and awareness are key essentials in maintaining our physical bodies. Many resources may be found here including: statistics, demographics, and basic health regulations to assist you in a lifelong journey of whole health focusing on the first component of wholeness, the body. The health and faith resources found on this site combined can bring balance between our body, soul (mind, will and emotions) and spirit. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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Wondering how you can be more health conscious and are unsure where to start? You can check the National Health Observances calendar and see how you and your congregation celebrate health and honor those you love by making them aware of resources and agencies that provide support and materials to help you succeed!
Focus on health observances throughout the year.
Timely Topics:
Here's how to fight the "flu"...
Use this guide to discover the most common causes of the most common symptoms for your illnesses...
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Depression
Description: Depression is a psychological condition that affects your mood, feelings, behavior, and physical health. It is characterized by chronic sadness.
Incidence: Common (one of 8; seven to twelve percent of men and twenty to thirty percent of women in America; 11.5 million cases per year)
Prevalence: Females
Signs and symptoms:
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Loss of interest or pleasure in everyday activities
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Ongoing sadness
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Sleep Problems
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Impaired thinking or concentration
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Significant weight loss or gain
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Irritation or slowing of body movements
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Tiredness
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Focus on aches and pains
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Loss of interest in sex
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Negative view of future; hopelessness
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Thoughts of death or suicide
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Frequent crying
Risk factors:
Usual treatment:
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Medication
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Psychotherapy, especially cognitive therapy
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Light therapy
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
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Complementary alternative medication
Usual course: Varies, can be chronic
Spiritual considerations:
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There is an increased risk of suicide (and homicide).
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Depression can be confused with reactions of grief.
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Address feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
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The person may consider him or herself unworthy of attention from the congregational staff member who gives it.
Suggested scriptures: Romans 8:28; Colossians 3:15
Resources:
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Colonial Place Three
2109 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Helpline: 1-800-950-6264 (NAMI)
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
1021 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2971
800-969- NMHA
Resources and Inquiries branch
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Information RM 7C-02, MSC 8030
Bethesda, MD 20892-8030
800-421-4211
www.nimh.hin.gov
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Faith, hope, and love coupled with wisdom assists the believer in achieving health harmony in the soul (mind, will, and emotions) and spirit. Strengthen your inner man's soul and spirit by the associated articles, resources, and inspiration in our faith section. May the Lord prosper you with whole health. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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