New measures are being explored to help patients with bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, to cope with their crushing illness. Surprising options are being tested as possible treatments for this disorder, s
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This section focuses on moments when the mind is struggling and needs care.
Here we explore experiences like anxiety, depression, burnout, emotional distress, and mental overload from a human perspective — not to label people, but to help them understand what they’re going through and why attention and support matter.
Edgar Allan Poe, Honore de Balzac, Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Audrey Hepburn, and Jim Carrey share a common thread that extends beyond their remarkable contributions to literature, film, and art: they all grappled wit
Depression during midlife, particularly around menopause, is a significant and often underrecognized challenge faced by many women. While menopause itself isn't directly tied to causing depression, the hormonal shifts th
Health care providers can take care of depressed people. A physician, for one, has also training in treating psychiatric disorders. The same goes with the physician assistant and the nurse practitioner. If the case is severe, these health care providers will automatically refer the patient to mental health specialists.
The mental health specialists are composed of the following: psychiatrist, psychologist, a psychiatric nurse specialist and even a social worker.
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Depression is often referred to as the "common cold of mental health" due to its widespread prevalence and profound impact on daily life. This condition infiltrates various aspects of an individual's existence—eating hab
Depression can be a deeply isolating experience, often characterized by a pervasive sense of worthlessness, doubt, and pessimism. The way we think about ourselves and our circumstances plays a significant role in how dep
Most cases of depression if not all can be helped with treatment, but many people are too scared to seek treatment. They may be afraid of the questions that a therapist might ask, or they may be afraid of the medication that is designed to help with depression, but untreated depression is a very dangerous thing. There are some natural remedies that can at least help with depression. It is best to talk to a doctor before following a natural course of treatment for depression.
The article deals with the emotional and psychological difficulties encountered by cancer patients. Many cancer patients become depressed by the actual diagnosis and from the effects of treatment such as chemotherapy. The article also focuses on the inspiring example of Terry Fox, a cancer victim, who was able to overcome depression and disability by going on a solo cross-country marathon to raise money for cancer-research.