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Does Watching TV Depress You?
By
Linda Mintle
Last night, I was channel surfing on the television. I landed on a show that chronicled the last 24 hours of a death row inmate about to be executed. I couldn’t watch it to the end. The last hour was too graphic and the details of the execution were disturbing. I had to change channels.…
Could a Blood Test Tell You if Your Teen is Depressed?
By
Linda Mintle
It isn’t always easy to figure out whether a teen is simply in the throws of adolescent moodiness or is depressed. We have to rely on observing changes in behavior and looking for symptoms that fit depression. Picking up on teen depression is important because it can lead to suicide, substance abuse, physical illness and…
Stop Complaining and Get Out of That Spiritual Desert!
By
Linda Mintle
Ever feel like giving up? Discouragement comes easy sometimes. Our natural tendency is to feel defeated when things are tough. But Philippians 2:13-14 tells us that God works in us for His good pleasure, and that we are to do all things without complaining and disputing. He wants us to have His best for our…
Can That Fast Food Burger Make You Depressed?
By
Linda Mintle
A recent study in Spain (published in Public Health Nutrition) found that people who eat fast food are 51% more likely to be depressed than those who don’t consume fast food. The participants of the study had no depression diagnoses when the study began and were assessed for approximately six months. By the end of…
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