Articles on Depression
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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 […]
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01-11 Healthy drinks that can fight anxiety and depression
Posted in Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal response to stress that is common in day-to-day life. It could occur when asked to get up on stage to give a presentation or while driving in heavy traffic. But when one’s fears get so intense that they start affecting their regular activities, it could be because of an anxiety disorder. […]
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12-07 Knowing how to deal with revenge porn
Posted in Depression
Monika woke up to the sound of her buzzing mobile. She had missed 25 calls from her friend Rose. When she called back, she was aghast. Rose informed Monica that her scantily-clad private pictures were all over the Internet. Monica immediately went online to confirm if her pictures were really up and moving around? On […]
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11-21 Debunking myths about antidepressants
Posted in Depression
A number of misconceptions and myths shroud the use of antidepressants. While most people do not mind taking pain pills and antidepressants, many consider them as dangerous and addictive. Despite the effectiveness of antidepressants, people tend to have numerous fears and doubts about the ramifications.
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11-10 Understanding environmental and genetic underpinnings of depression
Posted in Depression
In today’s times, maintaining a sound state of mind amidst all the challenges is not only difficult but also inconceivable for many. The overall magnitude of depression can be understood by going through different statistics suggesting that around 43.8 million (18.5 percent) Americans are struggling with some kind of mental disorder in a particular year.
