It’s possible to live a full and healthy life with depression (also called clinical depression or major depressive disorder). Medication and therapy work well for most people. But there are other things you can do alongside these treatments to successfully manage your condition. Here’s what you need to know. Educate Yourself Learning more about depression […]
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1 INTRODUCTION Throughout its existence, the mankind has experienced multiple epidemics, but its worst was during the Medieval Period. The bubonic plague that hit Europe in the 14th century killed around 80% of urban population. Medicine, however, was improving and since the second half of the 20th century, no large pandemics have surfaced. There was […]
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT)— Kansas health officials and mental health doctors have warned of increasing feelings of isolation and lack of motivation since the coronavirus pandemic began. Now, as the state faces freezing temperatures this winter, they say that risk is increasing even more. Dr. Gregory Nawalanic, a psychologist with the University of Kansas Health System, […]
Treating depression in the context of any other medical disorder can challenge our usual approaches and frustrate our efforts to reach good outcomes. Not surprisingly, this is especially true for patients with depression and coronary heart disease (CHD). For example, how should we screen for CHD risks in our patients with recurrent depression? Does it […]
While depression primarily affects your mood and emotional mindset, it can cause physical symptoms, too. You might notice aches and pains, a drop in your energy levels, trouble sleeping, unusual stomach and digestive issues, or changes in your appetite. Some people living with depression end up feeling hungrier than usual or eat emotionally. Comforting foods […]
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Millions of Americans suffer from some form of depression. Clinical Depression is diagnosed as a period of two weeks or more with feelings of severe sadness and loss of interest. But does the ongoing pandemic have anything to do with depression symptoms worsening? Dr. Alina Vrinceanu- Hamm, a Psychiatrist at Southern […]
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Depression, anxiety and loneliness peaking in college students during pandemic WKRC TV Cincinnati
Billie Eilish had to "figure out" how to avoid depression while on tour. The 19-year-old star has admitted to struggling with feelings of loneliness during her time on the road. She shared: "I go in my room and I sit there, in silence. You know, you have to be in a certain mindset to be […]
