By Danei Edelen “I was told, ‘If you are depressed, you have no excuse’” my friend, who battles depression, said to me recently. “That is just mental illness stigma,” I replied.What is mental health stigma?Mental health stigma refers to societal disapproval, or when society places shame on people who live with a mental illness or […]

Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that impacts the way an individual feels, thinks, and acts on a daily basis. It also goes by the name major depressive disorder (MDD), or clinical depression. Someone who is depressed may experience a lack of interest and excitement in everyday activities that they once enjoyed, and

Although Australia is now largely COVID-free, the repercussions of the pandemic are ongoing. As the pandemic enters its second year, many people will be continuing to suffer with poor mental health, or facing new mental health challenges. The effects of recurrent lockdowns, fears about the effectiveness of the vaccines, restricted movement within and beyond Australia,

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Tiredness, lack of motivation, hopelessness. We are all under a lot of stress and many of us are asking ourselves “Am I depressed?” Ignoring the signs or going untreated can be dangerous to your health and wellbeing. As we look ahead to 2021, here are some depression myths it’s time

Functional connectome fingerprints (CFPs) derived from functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data predicted improvement of depressive symptoms, not response to antidepressant therapy, among patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). These findings, from a randomized trial conducted by researchers at Yale University, were published in Chronic Stress. Unmedicated patients (N=200) with MDD were randomized to receive

Share on PinterestThe COVID-19 pandemic has triggered worsening symptoms for many who are living with anxiety or depression, while simultaneously making it more difficult to get treatment. Justin Case/Getty Images Prescription fills for depression and anxiety peaked in 2020. Symptoms of depression and anxiety have worsened during the pandemic. There are ways to help with

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Although Australia is now largely COVID-free, the repercussions of the pandemic are ongoing. As the pandemic enters its second year, many people will be continuing to suffer with poor mental health, or facing new mental health challenges. The effects of recurrent lockdowns, fears about the effectiveness of the vaccines, restricted movement within and beyond Australia,

Clinical depression, also called major depression or major depressive disorder (MDD), is often confused with having a sad or low mood. Although feeling sad is one symptom of clinical depression, there must be several other signs and symptoms—in addition to sadness—for someone to be formally diagnosed with clinical depression. Clinical depression is considered a potentially chronic

Psychotherapy is another tool in your toolkit to manage depression. And it works for lots of people. Research shows most people who use psychotherapy find it helpful. What Is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy (also called talk therapy or psychological therapy) is when you talk about your condition and the issues connected to it with a