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Depression Decoded: Unveiling Symptoms And Effective Solutions

Blurt It Out

In a world where mental health struggles often remain invisible, depression stands as a silent yet pervasive force affecting millions. Depression, often misconceived as mere sadness, encompasses a complex array of physical and mental manifestations. Awareness and proactive management are key in mitigating these effects.

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Depression and Social Isolation

Prosper Health Collective

How Depression impacts Social Connection Depression often leads to social isolation as people who are feeling depressed tend to withdraw from interacting with others. This withdrawal can exacerbate feelings of loneliness and further contribute to depressive symptoms, causing a vicious cycle.

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Early signs of depression

Prosper Health Collective

It’s important to know what the early signs of depression are, so you can seek help sooner, which in turn can help you re-engage in a more meaningful life. Often a by-product of a more meaningful life is a decrease in depression symptomatology. Alcohol and non-prescribed drug use is by itself not a symptom of depression.

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Make a difference: how we can help older people cope with depression

Social Care

"[We] developed a series of short, animated videos aimed at people with little prior knowledge of [how to support older people with depression]." Depression is a common condition, one which can have a real impact on older adults’ wellbeing. The most important experts in this project were older people themselves.

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Coming out of the Depressive State

Abuse Survivor

A few weeks ago, I found myself triggered into a depressive episode, and I thought it was important to share my journey with you. The Trigger: Life has its ups and downs, and recently, I encountered a situation that triggered old wounds and sent me spiraling into a depressive state. Hey there, beautiful souls!

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Tips for decreasing vulnerability to getting depressed, again

Prosper Health Collective

For clients who have (or are) experiencing depression, here are several tips that you may find useful to help maintain your progress and prevent future depressed episodes. Continue to engage in activities that you may began during therapy. Continue to engage and reach to your friends and family for social support.

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People without jobs or secure housing have worse outcomes when treated for depression

MQ Mental Health

People without jobs or with less secure housing have poorer outcomes when treated for depression with talking therapy or antidepressants, compared to more socially advantaged peers, study finds. They found that after three to four months of treatment, unemployed patients had 28% worse depression symptoms than those who were employed.