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Depression

Depression is more than just feeling sad. It’s a mental illness that can be tremendously debilitating. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the US, with 7.3 million (or 7.1%) adults suffering from it. While depression is slightly more common in women than men (8.7% versus 5.3%), depression doesn’t discriminate by gender, age, or race.

Symptoms include depressed mood, feeling “numb,” loss of interest in normal activities, trouble eating and sleeping, decreased energy and decreased self-esteem. You are commonly diagnosed with depression if you have experienced these symptoms for two weeks or more. Suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm are also possible and may warrant emergency care.

Although someone who lives with depression may feel resistance to the idea, treatment for depression is typically very successful. Certain lifestyle choices like exercising and limiting alcohol intake can be helpful, but usually therapy — possibly in conjunction with medication — is considered most effective. Cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and interpersonal therapy are among the treatments most commonly used to manage depression.

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How to Be Happy Again: 14 Tips

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Just be happy. It’s easy, right? For some of us at the present moment, wrong. If you’ve ever…
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We have all probably experienced the dread and anxiety that accompanies a return to “real life”  after a…
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Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Feb 02, 2022
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is brought on by the changing seasons. It can be an overwhelming, jarring type…
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Published on: 06 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Too Depressed to Get Out of Bed? 11 Encouraging Tips

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  • Jan 06, 2022
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It’s normal to occasionally feel overwhelmed, stressed, and down. Everyone feels blue and in a low mood to…
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How to Help a Teenager with Suicidal Thoughts

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Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
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  • Jan 05, 2022
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Teenage suicide has been on the rise every year since 2007. According to the CDC, the occurrence of…
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Teen Suicide Warning Signs & Prevention Tips

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My Depression is Getting Worse: What Should I Do?

Published on: 21 Dec 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Written byKate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • Dec 21, 2021
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Depression affects more than 16.1 million adults in the United States every year. Mental health conditions like chronic…
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Melancholic Depression: Definition, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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  • Dec 16, 2021
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Melancholic depression is a type of major depressive disorder (MDD) that has a dire effect on virtually all…
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Depression in Men: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

Published on: 29 Nov 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Dr. Muhammad Munir, MD
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  • Nov 29, 2021
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Updated on 5/17/2022 Depression is a medical illness that impacts both men and women. The struggle with depression…
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Medications to Treat Depression

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