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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04-11 Social media triggers depression among teens
Posted in Addiction, Anxiety, Stress
Using social media has turned into a fad and obsession, especially among youngsters. In fact, hundreds of millions of people use various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., every day to communicate with the world. While there are advantages of using social media to make connections, both professionally and personally, many researchers […]
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12-26 Vicious circle of depression and diabetes
Posted in Depression, Depression Treatment, Obesity, Stress
Everyone has times when they may feel sad but clinical depression causes multiple symptoms which last two weeks or longer. According to the Mayo Clinic, although the relationship between diabetes and depression is not fully understood: Diabetes management can be stressful and lead to depression symptoms. The complications and health problems of diabetes may worsen […]
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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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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 […]
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05-27 Depression in heart patients needs proper treatment: Study
Posted in Depression, Stress
Depression and stress can affect a person’s mind and body, but if the problems afflict someone who is dealing with a heart ailment, the condition can be life-threatening. Depression in heart patients is rarely looked upon as a serious issue, and they hardly receive any exclusive treatment for depression. A recent study by the Karolinska […]
