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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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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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 […]
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08-04 Workplace productivity indicative of successful depression treatment
Posted in Depression, Mental Health
A place of work, apart from providing employment and keeping a person busy, offers a steady routine, a platform to develop and implement various skills, an opportunity to comingle with others and a sense of accomplishment. One may think that it is very unlikely to develop depression due to the above-mentioned factors that are essential […]
