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  • Genetics and depression – An Update

    Posted on March 25, 2013 by brightideaspsych in Articles

    Genetics may play a smaller role in the depression equation than we’ve been led to believe, and seeking help from a mental health counsellor is important. The influence of one particular gene that was long believed to be the most powerful inherited mental health variable has been called into question by recent research. This opens the way for more [...]

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  • Anxious Parents Make for Anxious Children

    Posted on March 25, 2013 by brightideaspsych in Articles

    Anxious Parents Make for Anxious Children – The Importance of Anxiety Counselling   The parents of children with anxiety disorders may worry that the genes that have passed on are the cause of their children’s anxiety, and in some instances, their worries may be correct. Anxiety counselling is a popular way to help parents manage [...]

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