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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12-20 Depression in pregnancy increases risk of mental health problems in children
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Stress, Substance Abuse
Past research has revealed that depression is more common in women than men. It is much more than feeling sad or dejected and is a serious mental condition with symptoms affecting a person’s thoughts, mood and behavior. According to the Mental Health America, nearly 12 million women experience clinical depression every year in the U.S. […]
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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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11-29 Parental Depression- Part 3: Growing up with depressed parents
Posted in Depression Treatment, Parenting
Mental health is a critical part of the overall mental well-being of an individual, however, many Americans are still devoid of preventive services, including early identification, intervention for the at-risk population and provision of integrated treatment. As per the recent statistics shared by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), about 15 million Americans […]
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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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11-21 Parental Depression- Part 1: Maternal depression and its effect on child development
Posted in abuse, Depression, Mental Health, Parenting, Stress
For decades now, the relationship between pre- and post-maternal depression and its effect on child development has been the topic of extensive studies. Maternal depression during childbirth, or antepartum depression, is a major glitch affecting the physical and psychological state of the child during later years of his or her life. Pregnancy is filled with […]
