Medical professionals such as psychiatrists are more likely to emphasise the biological and biochemical factors involved in depressive illness. Psychologists and sociologists tend to pay more attention to the ways in which people think about the world and to the terrible experiences the world sometimes dishes out to us. Though almost all mental health professionals […]
Read More →S.A.D. Light Therapy did not exist until the 20th century. Up until then, most of the world’s population rose with the sun and went to bed when it set. Artificial light existed – but it was inconsistent, weak, expensive, often smelly – and its flickering was hard on the eyes. So, for the most part, […]
Read More →This common type of depression occurs as an extension of normal upset feelings following a loss of some kind. When these feelings are prolonged or become more severe, the person becomes depressed. People can also be diagnosed with this depression if their symptoms cannot be categorized into any other specific form of depressive disorder. Symptoms […]
Read More →When a person is diagnosed with depression, the health care professional will discuss treatment. It will almost always include medicine (antidepressants) but also other steps that you can take to deal with the condition. You don’t have to try alternative therapies but following a few self-help steps will make a huge difference in the outcome. […]
Read More →Almost everyone have heard the hit single ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferiin’s simple message surely made a lot of people by telling them not to worry. Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, […]
Read More →This is one of those topics that people give close attention. It is actually empowering. When you know the causes of an illness, you are more self-aware. The power is in your hands at that point to be proactive. Depression is an illness that mostly results from an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. These […]
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