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Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Stop Abuse Campaign

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “depression is a common illness worldwide, with an estimated 3.8% If you struggle with depression, you are not alone, and rest assured that tremendous progress in understanding, diagnosing, and treating this crippling illness is ongoing. What is depression? There’s help. .

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Living with Bipolar Two Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

From the deep despair of the manic depressive stage to the idealistic highs of the hypomania, I will shine some light on the experience of going through these polar opposite states. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down. I wanted nothing more than to get better.

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RECOGNISING AND COPING WITH PERINATAL DEPRESSION

Blurt It Out

Unfortunately, for some, the overriding emotion we feel is depression. Perinatal depression can be really tough to cope with. IS PERINATAL DEPRESSION COMMON? According to the DSM , 3-6% of people experience major depression either during or post-pregnancy. 50% of these people have symptoms of depression before delivery.

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Finding Help on Self-Injury Awareness Day in Chicago

Gateway Foundation

In some cases, they can also lead to cutting and self-inflicted harm. Self-injury is more common than many people realize, mainly because those who struggle with it tend to hide this behavior. It’s essential to bring awareness to this topic, inform others about it and offer help to those dealing with self-harm.

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December Difficulties: Common Christmas Concerns To Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

In fact, a study in 2021-22 found that anxiety and depression rose sharply over December in 2021, and life satisfaction dropped between November and December that year reaching the lowest levels since March during lockdowns. Mental illnesses commonly exacerbated Depression Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses.

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

Relias

Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. This loss can contribute to a sense of disorientation and alienation, hindering the community’s ability to navigate the recovery process effectively.

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How Do I Know If I Have An Eating Disorder?

MQ Mental Health

Weight and shape can be a strong focus or distressing obsession for someone with anorexia and tied to their sense of self-worth. Having lived with anorexia for over half my life, I know only too well the struggle and toil it takes, but I also know that full recovery is possible.” A phobia of weight gain may also develop.