Post college depression is something that I’ve personally struggled to come to grips with. Many people go to college, make tons of friends, have a good time, then finish school and fall into a deep depressive rut. Up until college, you are used to going to school and socializing with people you meet at school. …
Many women may be experiencing depression and mood swings while taking birth control. But does that mean that your birth control pills are the root cause of your depression? Most newer research suggests that this is not the case. However we cannot accurately say that birth control causing depression is a total myth – there …
It is well documented that humans can suffer from depression, but it is lesser known that depression can also occur in dogs (canines). The degree to which a dog can “feel” depressed is up for debate and hasn’t been studied as in-depth as in the human population. However, many dog owners have noticed times when …
Vitamin D is a crucial component to maintaining both physical and mental health. It is utilized by our bodies to help keep our bones and teeth in good condition by maintaining correct phosphorous to calcium ratio. In fact, research has shown that low levels of vitamin D are associated with cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, …
When we are depressed, sometimes it helps to have a little inspiration to cope with our condition. At times, carrying on with your day can get so difficult, that you need to turn towards others for inspiration and spirit. Many individuals have struggled with depression and have become famous for sharing their insight with profound …
Catatonic depression is defined as a state of stupor that results from neurogenic motor immobility and is thought to be caused by dysregulation of the neurotransmitters: GABA, glutamate and dopamine in the brain. It was first recognized in 1874 by Karl Ludwig Kahlbaum. In the current DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), “catatonia” …
Antidepressant augmentation strategies are commonly reviewed when an individual is unresponsive to monotherapeutic treatment. In other words, people that try treatments by themselves such as: using an SSRI medication or going to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may not have as great of a response as if the treatments were combined. In some cases, a person …