There are many reasons why an individual may experience depression. At one time it was thought that depression was based on outward experiences in which the individual suffered depression due to negative circumstances. However, today it is widely believed that severe depression is caused by chemical imbalances.
In addition, there are many symptoms that are [...]
The term “postpartum depression” refers to depressive episodes following childbirth. These can occur after the birth of any child, not just the first. Depressive episodes can even follow a miscarriage or termination of a pregnancy. Many women experience postpartum blues, or baby blues, characterized by mild sadness, anxiety, irritability, fluctuating moods, and fatigue. These blues [...]
Depression has devastating effects on teens. Indeed, experts believe that it plays a significant role in adolescent eating disorders, psychosomatic illnesses, difficulties at school, and instances of substance abuse. More tragically, depression has been linked to teen suicide. According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, as many as 7 percent of severely depressed [...]
Postpartum depression is a serious matter to consider. However, the question to as is, what can be done? If you are the one suffering from this emotional dilemma, do you just have to tough it out? It is comforting to know that postpartum depression has been found to be both temporary and treatable. While rest [...]
Depression is a disease that can effect many different parts of the body. When people thing of depression symptoms they generally associate them with the mental state of the person. The truth of the matter is that depression symptoms can also have a far range of physical effects as well. Being able to identify these [...]
Estimates indicate that somewhere between ten and thirteen percent of women who deliver babies experience postpartum depression and sometimes, anxiety. Anxiety and postpartum depression often go hand-in-hand simply because of the immense life changes that occur with the arrival of a baby. Even in women with no previous history of depression, worries about being a [...]
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, postpartum depression affects about 13 percent of pregnant women and new mothers (www.womenshealth.gov). Postpartum depression statistics indicate that this ailment is fairly common among the population, and yet for many women who have never experienced it, the statistics don't relieve postpartum depression. However, if you’re [...]
Several years ago researchers carefully examined 100 persons who were admitted to a city hospital with psychiatric problems, including depression. In 46 of these cases, the emotional symptoms were found to be directly related to physical illnesses. According to the report in an American journal, when these physical ills were treated, 28 evidenced dramatic and [...]
When it comes to depression many individuals wish to work through their condition or not let on that something is terribly wrong inside of them. However, depression doesn’t just affect the individual, but those around. Therefore, the individual should seek help not only for themselves, but to ease the pain of those that suffer with [...]
IN THE past, people tended to avoid those who suffered from mood disorders. As a result, many who were afflicted became social outcasts. Some encountered job discrimination. Others were shunned by members of their own family. Often, this only aggravated the problem and prevented those who were ailing from getting help. They primarily lacked the [...]
