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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10-15 Vitamin B12 deficiency associated with depression
Posted in Depression, Depression Treatment
Major depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in the U.S. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 17.7 million American adults aged 18 years or older grappled with a major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year. Symptoms of depression include fatigue, poor concentration, anxiety, […]
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09-17 Going beyond drugs for treating post-partum depression
Posted in Depression, Depression Treatment, depressive disorders
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided approval to a novel drug brexanolone for the treatment of post-partum depression (PPD). It has come as a ray of hope for millions of women of childbearing age and their doctors across the globe. However, the drug is fairly expensive to use and necessitates hospitalization. Therefore, it might not be suitable for […]
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08-13 Telehealth trims time and distance; helps in easy accessibility to timely and specialized health care
Posted in Depression, depressive disorders, Mental Health
After 37 years of marriage, the death of his wife shattered Clark Smith. At 71, he felt alone and scared for the first time, and slowly slipped into depression. Unable to handle his mental disorder, he locked himself in his room for days, without shaving, combing his hair, or even brushing his teeth. Finally, he […]
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12-24 Dealing with holiday depression
Posted in Depression, Depression Treatment
Holidays are a time to celebrate but for countless people, this may be a time full of sadness and depressive thoughts. People struggling with a mental health disorder, financial strain, death of a loved one, divorce, estrangement, loneliness, etc. might feel isolated and despondent during this time of the year, necessitating seeking help from a […]
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06-25 Young men more likely to suffer from mental disorders compared to young women, says study
Posted in Depression
It is true that mental disorders can affect anyone, irrespective of class, gender, age and geographical location. However, there can be a difference in the level of vulnerability and the amount of risk involved in developing a mental disorder basis the age and gender of an individual. For example, while past studies have identified the […]
