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

Last fall, college students reported their highest levels of depression and anxiety of any prior semester, according to the University of Michigan Healthy Minds Study, an annual web-based survey looking at mental health and service utilization among undergraduate and graduate college students. Among the respondents, 47% screened positive for clinically significant symptoms of depression and/or