Since this is Mental Health Month, we decided at the b5media Science & Health Channel to use this as the theme for our posts. Bloggers here have found diverse ways to focus on this topic, depending on the nature of their blog.

New research shows that breastfeeding protects maternal mental health.  Angela at Breastfeeding 1-2-3 shares the latest scientific study

Alicia, at Mental Health Notes, wrote about how toTake Control of Your Mind, Your Health, and Your Life. She mentions: There’s no better time to take control of your mind, your health, and your life than Mental Health Month. Let go of fear and embarrassment and tap into the resources, support, and mental health care professionals that are dedicated to getting you back on your feet.

Kendra, blogger at Diabetes Notes, informs us that Depression Alone Can Trigger Type 2 Diabetes. Depression. Ahh, the taboo topic that isn’t so taboo anymore. As I have written before, depression affects so many people across the board. Diabetes is no exception.

Liz has written for us at Alzheimer’s Notes about Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease. She informs us: Since depression is common with Alzheimer’s patients, doctors have to rely on non-verbal clues…which she lists.

Ruth at Eating Fabulous writes about The Top 5 Brain Foods, foods that help to keep you mentally fit as you age.

Mark, blogging at A Dozen Steps, discusses Fallacious Reasoning and says,  I guess you could say that an alkie’s reasoning for drinking isn’t exactly mentally healthy thinking.

Grace, at Flu Patrol, writes about the Link Between Tamiflu and Abnormal Behavior Still Confusing.  She says, “The cases of children showing bizarre behavior after taking Tamiflu is increasing.  Has a link been established? 

Laura discusses Mental Health Day at CFS Squared and informs us that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not a mental illness!!!

Kristina at Autism Vox reflects on the mental health of mothers of autistic children and on new discoveries in the genetics of autism in her post, Autism All in th Family.

Learn from Tony at Astronomy Buff how looking at the stars can keep you sane with a healthy dose of perspective.  It also keeps the underwear off of Tony’s head.  Read more at his post, The Stars and My Mental Health.

Tris at The Homely Scientist reflects on John F. Nash and how his mental illness shaped how he viewed the world.  Check out his post, We All Have Beautiful Minds.

Kristen at Lively Woman mentions, Many women are living with undiagnosed psychological and emotional illnesses that are completely treatable.  Learn more about the top seven mental disorders affecting American women today at her post, Care for Your Psychological Self for Total Health.

Post from: Blisstree

Alzheimer’s Notes Hosts Science & Health Theme Day

Identifying depression in someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is difficult as dementia itself can create many of the signs and symptoms commonly associated with depression.

Doctors, therefore, have to rely heavily on nonverbal clues such as:

- apathy
- expressing feelings of worthlessness and sadness
- change in sleeping patterns
- loss of appetite and losing weight
- extreme emotional reactions (ie inappropriate or unusually emotional crying, anger, or agitation)
- refusal to participate in their own personal cares (ie getting dressed or taking medications)
- increased wandering

Want to know more:

Facts: About Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease

Stress, Depression and Alzheimer’s, Part 1

Stress, Depression, and Alzheimer’s, Part 2

New Diagnostic Tool Validates Alzheimer’s-Syndrome Depression

Post from: Blisstree

Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease.