The normal ups and downs of life are common in daily living. It is when prolonged emotional depression becomes chronic and affects one’s ability to function in society that it becomes classified as a more serious clinical depression. In other words, it is a mental illness that results in constant feeling of sadness and lack of interest. Depressed individuals […]
Depression is a mental disorder characterized by depressed mood, loss of interest, decreased energy and feelings of guilt an individual go through in his life. It often comes with anxiety and lasts long. This condition may prevent an individual from taking care of his daily activities. At its worst, people under depression may develop suicidal […]
Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorder that impairs an individual’s thinking, acting and seeing ability. People suffering with this problem behave abnormally. In other words, they may hear voices other people don’t hear and also feel like other people are reading their minds and are plotting to harm them. One in every hundred people experiences […]
Clinicians believe that depression are due to biological, social and psychological factors. Treatment that exclusively focuses on only one of these factors will not prove beneficial compared to treatment that addresses all aspects. Researchers are trying to completely grasp all the factors such as genetic, personal, societal and environmental, since depression is a complex disorder. […]
Depression is a serious medical illness that goes beyond temporarily feeling of sad or blue. It not only affects one’s thought and feelings but it impacts one’s mood, physical health and behavior too. Some people may experience one episode of depression in lifetime whereas some people have recurrent episodes. Depression not only brings negative thoughts […]
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mood disorder which is characterized by excessive and exaggerated worries. Individuals suffering from GAD are found worrying about money, family, health and work. Their worries are most of the time unrealistic and out of proportion for any particular situation. They are easily startled by other people and sometimes suffer depression. This situation […]
Depression is a common yet serious psychological disease that directly affects the way you think and feel. One who suffers from such a disease may experience fatigue, loss of interest in life, insomnia, mood swings, and changes in appetite. If the condition is left untreated and last for extended periods of time, the person may fall into a more serous depression […]