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Judging by the equity markets, the COVID-19 pandemic is securely in the rearview mirror and has been since the vaccine announcement in November 2020. But all may not be as rosy as it seems. Analysts at Northern T Mild, Moderate or Severe Depression: How to Tell Which One You Have 06/29/2021 12:00am • Losing a job, ending a relationship or being diagnosed with a chronic disease can all lead to feelings of sadness and despair. Feeling blue from time to time is a normal part of life. But when feelings of sadness last for more than two weeks and a sense of hopelessness settles in, you may be experie Bipolar Medications and Weight Gain: What to Know 06/28/2021 12:00am • For a short time several years ago, Kelsey Maggi of Salem, Oregon, felt so full of life and energy that she went for hikes at 3 a.m., took up drinking and doing drugs with friends and called in sick to work during the day because there was too much else to do and see. 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