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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10-30 Loss of identity post retirement surges depressive symptoms among athletes
Posted in Depression
Specified as the most common psychiatric disorder, depression has paralyzed millions of people worldwide and has affected the well-being of people more than chronic illnesses like diabetes or arthritis. Depression does not segregate anyone based on his or her gender, race, religion or occupation, and it is prevalent among sports personnel too, especially among retired […]
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10-23 Tips to ease off someone’s depression
Posted in Depression
Living with a loved one who is prone to depression can be challenging at times. One day, he or she might appear jovial and carefree, and distant and aggrieved the other day. Depression can become so debilitating that a person might feel much incapacitated to perform even small daily chores.
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10-05 Creativity proves to be a lucky charm against depression at work
Posted in Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness
“Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Along with personal problems, other annoying factors at workplace, such as stress, deadline pressures, a bad manager, job dissatisfaction, conflict with a colleague, etc., can aggravate the […]
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09-19 Helicopter parenting: A key risk factor for anxiety, depression among children
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health
All parents want to see their children happy and healthy. They want to provide their children with everything the other children have. The growing competitiveness has given a push to the practice of micromanagement of children by parents. However, excessive involvement in children’s lives, such as doing their homework, constantly monitoring them, rescuing them from […]
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09-06 Being skinny increases risk of depression, says study
Posted in Depression, Mental Health
Stigma around weight is a common, particularly in women who are scared of gaining even a few ounces. With celebrities and social media glorifying extremely thin figures as healthy, youngsters, especially, women are getting more stressed and anxious. The idea of equating beauty with thin bodies leads to an unhealthy comparison with their idols and […]
