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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09-29 Toxicants that trigger depression – Part 3: Heavy metals lead and mercury
Posted in Substance Abuse
There are several factors that contribute to depression. While factors like genetic disposition, chronic illness, substance abuse, unhealthy lifestyle, changes in the brain chemistry are commonly associated with the development of depression, studies have identified several environmental causes that trigger the mental condition. As per studies, toxicants, such as prescription drugs and pesticides, present in […]
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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 […]
