Melancholia has split the psychiatric community, writes Michael Slezak.
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A study on mental health issues shows suicide and depression are more prevalent in the medical profession than in the general public.
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The Name May Change but the Symptoms Remain the Same Although the term reactive might not be as widely used as it once was, depression of this type continues to be a challenging problem for many patients caught up in its grasp. More commonly referred to nowadays by such terms as neurotic or situational depression, or labeled adjustment disorder, the symptoms can be painful and overwhelming ...
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Talk therapy works well for many people who experience depression. But for some, a combination of medication and therapy helps manage recurring depression symptoms. Although you may not feel like you’ve hit rock bottom, perhaps the negative thoughts churn about. Or maybe, getting up each morning is more of a chore than usual. Antidepressant Drug Treatment may be the answer. Antidepressants help ...
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Do these three statements sound familiar to you? “I feel like I could sleep 23 hours a day and still not have enough rest.” “I eat ALL the time.” “My arms and legs feel like they are made of lead.” If they do, you may be suffering from a form of depression known as atypical depression. Depression is a common mood disorder, affecting nearly 17 million Americans. Far more than simply feeling blue ...
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Surfing the net for depression forums, skeptic that I am, I scroll to the last words on the page—the disclaimer: Information should not be relied upon and is not a substitute for medical advice from a health professional or doctor. But don’t we take it for granted that talking helps? John Suler in The Psychology of Cyberspeace says, “One of the powerful advantages of cyberspace as compared to ...
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According to statistics, 50% of students who attend college drop out or fail out. Though there are a variety of reasons this number is so high – including financial – scientists have learned that certain types of depression directly relate to lower grade point averages and higher dropout rates. University of Michigan’s Daniel Eisenberg led the study, which surveyed 2,800 students online ...
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