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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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 […]
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04-05 Controlling impulsivity essential for preventing suicide in patients with bipolar disorder
Posted in Bipolar disorder, Depression, Mental Health Disorder
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for over one percent of all deaths. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) highlighted that around 505,507 people visited a hospital for injuries due to self-harm. In 2016, it is estimated—based on the 2016 National Survey of Drug Use and Mental […]
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03-20 Ace footballer Joe Barksdale confesses his protracted battle with depression
Posted in Depression
Joseph Brennen Barksdale, an American football player serving as the offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL), has battled depression for most of his life. Though he seemed happy to his teammates, Barksdale had become an expert in hiding his depression. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, […]
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03-08 Men with mental illnesses may be less likely to seek help
Posted in Depression
Major depression and anxiety are the most common mental health disorders affecting individuals in America. Any individual can develop depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or other form of mental illness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 44.7 million adults in the U.S. were found to be suffering from some form of mental […]
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02-21 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Red flags and prevention strategies for dating violence
Posted in Mood Disorder
As soon as 16-year-old Diana reached home, her mother noticed her swollen eyes, and it did not take her very long to discover that her daughter’s boyfriend had assaulted her. After a lot of comforting, Diana finally disclosed that her boyfriend would hit her often, because he had anger issues. Like Diana, many teenagers in […]
