Articles on Depression
The Depression Treatment Centers of California is designed to provide readers informative blogs, case studies and other information. These resources will support those who are suffering from this disease and their loved ones by giving them access to the latest articles and reports. Check back often for new, exciting and well-researched material.
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08-13 Telehealth trims time and distance; helps in easy accessibility to timely and specialized health care
Posted in Depression, depressive disorders, Mental Health
After 37 years of marriage, the death of his wife shattered Clark Smith. At 71, he felt alone and scared for the first time, and slowly slipped into depression. Unable to handle his mental disorder, he locked himself in his room for days, without shaving, combing his hair, or even brushing his teeth. Finally, he […]
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12-24 Dealing with holiday depression
Posted in Depression, Depression Treatment
Holidays are a time to celebrate but for countless people, this may be a time full of sadness and depressive thoughts. People struggling with a mental health disorder, financial strain, death of a loved one, divorce, estrangement, loneliness, etc. might feel isolated and despondent during this time of the year, necessitating seeking help from a […]
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06-25 Young men more likely to suffer from mental disorders compared to young women, says study
Posted in Depression
It is true that mental disorders can affect anyone, irrespective of class, gender, age and geographical location. However, there can be a difference in the level of vulnerability and the amount of risk involved in developing a mental disorder basis the age and gender of an individual. For example, while past studies have identified the […]
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05-07 Drugs to treat postpartum depression can soon be a reality
Posted in Depression
It is natural to feel sad at times, and an individual usually tides over it within a couple of days. But when such symptoms are observed for a longer period of time and tend to affect the quality of life, it can be depression. However, the symptoms of clinical depression are quite different from that […]
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04-19 Depression may alter communication and thinking skills, finds study
Posted in Behavioral Health
An individual who has overcome depression would understand how severely this mental illness can affect one’s life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), depression is one of the most common mental illnesses among people in the United States. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by the year 2020 depression will be […]
