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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04-05 Controlling impulsivity essential for preventing suicide in patients with bipolar disorder
Posted in Bipolar disorder, Depression, Mental Health Disorder
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for over one percent of all deaths. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) highlighted that around 505,507 people visited a hospital for injuries due to self-harm. In 2016, it is estimated—based on the 2016 National Survey of Drug Use and Mental […]
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03-28 Illnesses common with depression – 3: Schizophrenia
Posted in Depression, Mental Health Disorder, Mental Illness
Compared to the general population, people with the problem of schizophrenia are comparatively more likely to be afflicted by depression. A 2012 article published in Advances in Psychiatric Treatment highlighted that about 25 percent of people with the problem of schizophrenia also suffer from major depression. Usually, depression occurs among the older people with the […]
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03-23 Illnesses common with depression – 2: Bipolar disorder
Posted in Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Disorder
“Bipolar robs you of that which is you. It can take from you the very core of your being and replace it with something that is completely opposite of who and what you truly are.” ― Alyssa Reyans, Letters from a Bipolar Mother Bipolar disorder, the chronic health condition that requires lifetime management is a […]
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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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12-09 Most depressed states – Part 4: Need to overcome stigma and seek treatment
Posted in Behavioral Health, Depression, Depression Treatment, depressive disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Disorder, Mental Health Treatment, Mental Illness, Treatment
The most developed economy of the world has failed to provide necessary treatment to its depressed citizens, resulting in many of its states housing the unhappiest people in the U.S. Persistent depression hollows out the mind, pushing the patient to a state of constant despair and incessant loneliness. Depression is one of the leading causes […]
