The article deals with the experience of the famous writer Ernest Hemingway with severe depression and his eventual suicide. Specifcally, the article discusses the possible causes of Hemingway's depression and the events in his life that could have contributed to his mental and physical illness.
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Usually in our adolescence, we are exposed to many sudden and inexplicable mood swings as a result of our body undergoing various hormonal changes that prepare us for adulthood.
Aside from increased social pressures, the onset of menstruation, for example, introduces adolescent girls to premenstrual tension (or premenstrual syndrome) and the menstrual cramps, the former being a mixture of physical and psychological symptoms, including temporary weight gain, fluid retention...
As a counselor, I am often asked, Can drugs be helpful for anxiety and depression? The answer I give is Yes and No.
Yes, drugs may be useful for short-term help. No, drugs are not a good long-term solution.
Experts believe that depression can be linked to shrinkage or dysfunction of the hippocampus. With the navigation tasks lifted from a popular video game, experts have been able to asses spatial awareness and memory which provide clues in diagnosing and determining the severity of depression.
This article discusses the seemingly strong connection between military services and post traumatic stress. It relates to the readers how combat in war zones affect the men in military services concerning their health, mental health, and emotional status.
The article focuses on the studies made to treat bipolar disorder --- a condition that is characterized by frequent mood swings, mania, and severe depression. The article also cites the number of treatments and medications that are currently available in the market; as well as the new developments being made in the area of DNA research for the purpose of finding a treatment for the said disorder.
The article deals with the apparent link between creativity and depression. Many world-famous artists have been found to be suffering from depression in spite of their fame, fortune, and remarkable talent or skill.The article also cites some methods of depression treatment.
Depression and menopause often occur at the same time. It is important to differentiate that they are two separate issues that can be treated at the same time.