Types and treatment of depression

Treatment Depression is a treatable mental illness. There are three components to the management of depression: Support, ranging from discussing practical solutions and contributing stresses, to educating family members. Psychotherapy, also known as talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Drug treatment, specifically antidepressants. Psychotherapy Psychological or talking therapies for depression include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy, […]

Signs/symptoms and causes of depression

Signs and symptoms Symptoms include reduced interest in pleasurable activities and lower mood. Symptoms of depression can include: depressed mood reduced interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, loss of sexual desire unintentional weight loss (without dieting) or low appetite insomnia (difficulty sleeping) or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) psychomotor agitation, for example, restlessness, pacing up and […]

Depression

Sadness, feeling down, having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities – these are symptoms familiar to all of us. But, if they persist and affect our life substantially, it may be depression. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7.6 percent of people over the age of 12 have depression in […]

Symptoms and treatments of anxiety

There are several different anxiety disorders, each with a distinct set of symptoms. However, common symptoms can include: sweating dizziness trembling increased or irregular heartbeat back pain restlessness and fatigue muscle tension being easily startled recurring and ongoing feelings of worry, with or without known stressors avoidance of certain situations that may cause worry, often […]

What causes anxiety?

Anxiety disorders have a complicated network of causes, including: environmental factors, such as stress from a personal relationship, job, school, finances, traumatic event, or even a shortage of oxygen in high-altitude areas genetics medical factors, such as the side effects of medicine, symptoms of a condition, or stress from a serious underlying medical condition brain […]

Anxiety

Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. These disorders affect how we feel and behave and can cause physical symptoms. Mild anxiety is vague and unsettling, while severe anxiety can seriously affect day-to-day living. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million people in the United States (U.S.). It is the most common […]

Anxiety and Depression

It’s a normal part of life to experience occasional anxiety. But you may experience anxiety that is persistent, seemingly uncontrollable, and overwhelming. If it’s an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it can be disabling. When anxiety interferes with daily activities, you may have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are real, serious medical conditions – […]