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• Relationships May Suffer When There Is Too Much Commitment: Depression, Anxie...
  Posted on 3 Dec 2008 at 7:00am
  Romantic relationships establish special bonds between partners. Oftentimes, passionate rapport leads to permanent partnerships, and ultimately, the start of families. Sometimes, however, one or both partners place too much emotional weight on their relationship. As a result, men or women may tend to evaluate their self-worth solely based on the outcomes of their romantic interactions.
  
• New Test For Depression
  Posted on 2 Dec 2008 at 7:00am
  A new universal test to predict the risk of someone succumbing to major depression has been developed by UCL (University College London) researchers. The online tool, predictD, could eventually be used by family doctors and local clinics to identify those at risk of depression for whom prevention might be most useful.
  
• Christmas Shoppers "In Denial", Warns Psychologist
  Posted on 2 Dec 2008 at 6:00am
  Consumers are burying their heads in the sand when it comes to Christmas spending during the credit crunch, a top psychologist is cautioning. Salford University's Dr Tom Fawcett associates the psychological phenomenon of 'cognitive dissonance' - or conflicting thoughts - for the public's desire to spend this Christmas - even though they know they can't afford it.
  
• Depression Research: Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (Expert Available)
  Posted on 2 Dec 2008 at 5:00am
  Research revealed today outlines the success of group-taught meditation therapies, such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) when treating depression. The Dove Clinic for Integrated Medicine offers a course of MBCT sessions that aim to teach patients the skills needed to help recognise and cope with the signs of depression.
  
• New Treatment Hope For People With Recurring Depression
  Posted on 2 Dec 2008 at 3:00am
  Research shows for the first time that a group-based psychological treatment, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), could be a viable alternative to prescription drugs for people suffering from long-term depression. In a study, published yesterday (1 December 2008) in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, MBCT proved as effective as maintenance anti-depressants in preventing a relapse and more effective in enhancing peoples' quality of life.