Depression
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Mood and Media: Does Social Media Cause Depression?
When was the last time you used social media? When you woke up this morning? Waiting in line at the coffee shop? Right now? The point is social media is a big part of our day-to-day routine. Updates on events, relationships and even meals you’ve eaten- in today’s society, it’s not uncommon to share what you’re up to. But this constant sharing (and sometimes over sharing) has been linked to an increase in the symptoms of depression and overall lower mood, making us reconsider our scrolling habits.
Concussions and Their Link to Depression
A football player being tackled, a solider impacted by an explosive device, a person in a car accident, or even a child falling from playground equipment- as humans our brains are susceptible to injury- particularly concussions. But because brain injuries are complicated and you don’t normally see outward signs of a concussion, like bleeding or a bruise, they often go untreated- but that’s a risky mistake. In recent studies a link has been drawn between concussions and depression- leaving the person suffering long after the initial trauma occurred.
Beating Depression Naturally
Something that people with depression are tired of hearing is “just get over it” or “cheer up”. We’ve learned that depression is not as s..
Subjective vs. Objective: What We Don’t Yet Know About Anxiety
There have been numerous studies to date exploring the associations between anxiety disorders and income, for example, demonstrating that ..
What About the Elderly? A look at Depression in Older Populations
If someone were asked to picture an elderly person, it would be likely they would picture someone who is wise, with years of experience un..
The Prison of Depression: Mental Health of the Incarcerated
It’s no secret that depression is prevalent in our society. It’s one of the most common mental illnesses, with 6.7% of adults in the Unit..
Unknown Treatment: The Lack of Awareness about CBT
According to the DSM-V (2013), anxiety disorders refer to any disorders in which the diagnosed person experiences “excessive fear and anxi..
Signs and Symptoms of Depression: Not Just Sadness
It is a common misassumption that being depressed is simply “feeling sad all of the time.” This misconception, in turn, often spurs the qu..
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Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Around twenty percent of children and adolescents have some form of anxiety. As of result, anxiety disorders are a common psychological ai..