Articles on Depression
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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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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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04-11 Social media triggers depression among teens
Posted in Addiction, Anxiety, Stress
Using social media has turned into a fad and obsession, especially among youngsters. In fact, hundreds of millions of people use various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., every day to communicate with the world. While there are advantages of using social media to make connections, both professionally and personally, many researchers […]
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03-21 Illnesses common with depression – 1: Anxiety
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Disorder
“Depression and anxiety are like flip sides of the same coin.” -Therapist Nancy B. Irwin If a chain of negative feelings, such as hopelessness, sadness and worthlessness, persists for several weeks, it may be a sign of depression. Overall, depression is a common mental disorder that can happen to anyone at any point of time. […]
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12-28 US doctors grappling with burnout and exhaustion: Study
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Treatment
Agonizing stress, fatigue, persistent pessimism and poor sense of accomplishment due to various professional or personal responsibilities can threaten one’s health, relationships or career. Excessive and prolonged stress produces a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion which is commonly known as “burnout syndrome.” People affected by this syndrome perceive individuals as mere objects and […]