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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12-30 Nothing is permanent; not even an “empty nest”
Posted in Emotions, Family
Parents often experience mixed emotions when their children are all grown up and are ready to leave home. Also known as “empty nest syndrome”, the sadness results in the painful experience of letting go. Feelings of grief, loneliness, disorientation and loss are commonly seen in parents suffering from this syndrome. Sometimes, the emotions can get […]
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12-07 Parental depression ¬– Part 4: Effects of postpartum depression on parents and newborns
Posted in Children, Depression, Depression Treatment, Emotions, Family, Mental Health, Mental Health Disorder, Mental Health Treatment, Mental Illness, Mood Disorder, Parenting, Relationships, Therapy, Treatment
With nearly one in eight women in the United States suffering from postpartum depression and related illnesses, millions of newborn children in America are at a higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders in the future. Many times, women mistakenly consider postpartum depression as normal baby blues, and do not seek professional help. But, the signs […]
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11-23 Parental Depression- Part 2: Tips for effective parenting while fighting depression
Posted in Depression, Depression Treatment, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy
Parenting is a challenging job that needs a complete balance between the needs of the parents and those of the child. But when it comes to parents coping with a mental disorder, the situation gets tougher and the same issues are amplified. There is no embarrassment in having a mental illness. But, since our society, […]
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12-07 Thriving with depression – Growing understanding and healing within a family during depression
Posted in Emotions, Family, Mental Health, Relationships, Substance Abuse
William Beardslee, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, considers depression a “family calamity,” as quoted by Joanne Silberner of NPR in the article titled “When Treating Depression, Entire Family Called On.” Nearly 16 million children live with an adult that experiences major depression each year, according to the National Academy of Sciences. The […]
