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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04-21 Depression and its link to suicide
Posted in Depression, Mental Health Treatment
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depression affects 9 percent of Americans every day. Sadly this has a strong link to the suicide rate in the United States. Over 50 percent of all people who commit suicide suffer from major depression, which affects 3 percent of the American population. This does not […]
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04-21 The vicious cycle of mental illness and poverty
Posted in Depression, Mental Health Treatment
Mental illnesses affect 18.6 percent of Americans every day, according to the National Institute on Mental Health. That adds up to 43.7 million people in the United States alone. This population represents people across all walks of life and, unfortunately, the topic remains controversial and those dealing with mental illnesses are often still faced with […]
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04-08 Understanding mental health in teens
Posted in Mental Health Treatment, Mental Illness, Treatment
A research study done by Duke University surveyed 10,000 teenagers and found that over half of adolescents with mental illnesses received no mental health treatment. Unfortunately, half of all mental disorders begin by the age of 14 and, despite effective treatments, there are often long periods of time between when the disorder is diagnosed and […]
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04-08 Minorities and mental health disorder treatment
Posted in Mental Health Disorder, Mental Health Treatment, Mental Illness
Approximately 18.6 percent of Americans (43.7 million) live with mental health disorders in the United States and an alarming 60 percent of them do not receive treatment for their condition, especially those from diverse backgrounds. The prevalence of mental health disorders appears to be comparable across most demographics, but sadly the mental health treatment rate […]
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04-08 What’s the link between ADHD and depression?
Posted in ADHD, Behavioral Health, Depression, Treatment
A study done by Benjamin Lahey at the University of Chicago found that 18 percent of children who were diagnosed with ADHD early in life also suffered from depression. They were reported to be 10 times more likely to develop depression than those children without ADHD. Both conditions do share some comparable symptoms, are often […]
