What if there was a medication for severe cases of depression that can work when others cannot? Recently, the Food and Drug Association took a new drug into consideration that is considered “the most important discovery in half a century”…
Because depression is a mental illness, it has a way of clouding your judgment and altering your thoughts. This can mean that you do not believe that any of your symptoms are serious enough to do anything about it. You…
It’s quite common for alcoholism and depression to go hand in hand. Consider the last time you watched a movie or television show that involved a person lonely and drinking to their demise over a break-up, death of a loved…
If you’ve been diagnosed with a dual diagnosis, this means that you may have both a mental illness and a substance use disorder (SUD). Dual diagnoses can be challenging, especially if there are many overlapping symptoms – which is why…
When it comes to recovery, substance abuse and depression work side by side. A person may rely on substances initially to deal with the depression, or they may experience depression as they experience further conflict in their life related to…
When it comes to substance abuse recovery, depression and anxiety may play a constructive role in a person’s recovery process. Physically, the body will enter detoxification, a natural process by which the body expels toxins acquired from the substance use.…
According to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people of all ages experience depression. Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide – with symptoms of sadness, hopelessness, isolation, fatigue and more, it can be hard to manage…
Depression is nothing that anyone should take lightly. The World Health Organization says that 350 million people suffer from depression. If untreated, those who are depressed can attempt suicide. Sometimes, it is hard to notice the signs of depression as…
Approximately 300 million people worldwide experience major depressive disorder, and the symptoms can be debilitating. Persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and more can impact every aspect of one’s day. New techniques to…
Antidepressants are often used to treat social anxiety disorder, general anxiety disorders, and forms of depression. Medical News Today notes that there are many kinds of antidepressants, such as noradrenaline and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NASSAs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), serotonin…
