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• Teens are smoking and drinking less, but plenty use pot

  March 15, 2013 in City, Health on Page A6 One in six Washington youth ages 12 to 17 has seriously considered suicide, and 8 percent of students in eighth and 10th grades have attempted suicide in the past year, … 8

• Survey: Alcohol, tobacco use down among Washington teens

  March 14, 2013 in City, Health One in six Washington youth ages 12 to 17 has seriously considered suicide, and 8 percent of students in eighth and 10th grades have attempted suicide in the past year, … 42

• Depressed seniors need to be convinced it’s OK to seek help

  December 11, 2012 in Health on Page C1 Recognizing depression in a relative or friend is one thing. Talking with them about getting treatment is another – especially, suicide prevention advocates say, when the person with depression belongs …

• Aide: Rep. Jackson home after depression treatment

  September 7, 2012 in Health CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has returned to his home in Washington after treatment for depression at Mayo Clinic, Jackson’s chief of staff in suburban Chicago said …

• Aide: Jackson home after treatment for depression

  September 7, 2012 CHICAGO (AP) — An aide to U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says the congressman is home in Washington after treatment for depression at Mayo Clinic. Jackson aide Rick Bryant said …

• Report: Too little mental health care for boomers

  July 10, 2012 in Health WASHINGTON (AP) — Getting older doesn’t just mean a risk for physical ailments like heart disease and bum knees: A new report finds as many as 1 in 5 seniors … 2

• The Verve: EWU student gets creative in hard times

  January 19, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S7 While fairly common, depression is not a subject of casual conversation. Still, whether diagnosed or simply experienced, many of us have had exposure. Medication might dull dark thoughts, but artist …

• Ironman in training is already a winner

  June 25, 2011 in City on Page A1 Tom Aylward’s two years of training for the 2011 Ford Ironman Coeur d’Alene has always been a journey fueled in part by grief. When the Spirit Lake man’s wife died … 1

• Report links smoking, depression

  April 15, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A3 LOS ANGELES – Despite the now well-known and far-reaching effects of smoking, more than one-fifth of Americans still smoke. Why? For many, it may be hard to quit because they … 2

• Addicted to the Web? You may be depressed

  February 16, 2010 in Features on Page C3 People who are addictive Internet searchers should probably browse for a phone number to the nearest therapist. Though almost everyone uses the Internet to conduct business, connect with people, pay …

• Spokane groups look to help sufferers of mental disorders

  January 26, 2010 in Features on Page C1 By this time next year, Tom will finally have his Ph.D. completed. A 40-year old Spokane academic, Tom is smart, healthy and successful. But three years ago, he was diagnosed …

• Drugs best for deep depression

  January 6, 2010 in Nation/World on Page A4 Antidepressant medications likely provide little or no benefit to people with mild or moderate depression, a new study has found. Rather, the mere act of seeing a doctor, discussing symptoms …

• Campuses see increase in mental-health issues

  January 5, 2010 in Features on Page C3 Stress from the economic downturn, trouble coping with the transition to college, and general depression and anxiety appear to be hitting college students at rates never seen before on campuses …

• For many, blues sap holiday joy

  November 24, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Have you or someone you know had a holiday season that felt overwhelming? What about a winter where you wanted to stay indoors, even on nicer days? Winter blues and …

• Video games help many escape depression, other mental disorders

  September 8, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Gail Nichols has suffered from depression for years. When the 49-year-old St. Marys, Kan., resident can’t sleep, she falls back on a form of entertainment that is gaining increasing credibility …

• Depression found in kids as young as 3

  August 4, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 CHICAGO – Depression in children as young as 3 is real and not just a passing grumpy mood, according to provocative new research. The study is billed as the first …

• Doctors back depression screening for all teens

  June 2, 2009 in Features on Page C1 Soon after her sister committed suicide, Caroline Downing started doing poorly at school. During math tests she would freeze up, and she found her mind wandering constantly. Officials at St. …

• Use of drugs for treatment-resistent depression gain steam

  April 28, 2009 in Features on Page C1 About a year ago, patients began marching into the office of UCLA psychiatrist Andrew Leuchter, asking whether an antipsychotic drug called Abilify “might be right for them.” Few appeared to … 3