Depression is a complex disorder marked by elongated bouts of depressive moods and feelings that interrupt a person's usual life activities. Though depression is an emotional illness, it often poses physiological consequences, such as physical...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.3 percent of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 experience depression. As reported by Robert Weis in "Introduction to Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology," only 1 to 2...
Depression is a very serious psychological condition that can affect all parts of one's life. There is nothing pleasant about depression, and no one wants to ever have to experience it. Though depression can affect anyone, there are certain risk...
When a married couple makes the decision to divorce, the children feel the impact. They wonder if they did something bad to cause their parents to split up. They worry about what their friends will think. Their feelings and fears can have an...
Most people feel blue and down about life from time to time, but when depression becomes debilitating to your everyday life, action must be taken. Visiting your doctor and asking for help is a good first step, and if your depression is prohibiting...
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), "Clinical depression is a mood disorder where the feelings of sadness, loss, anger or frustration interfere with everyday life for an extended period of time." The clinical symptoms of...
The National Institute of Mental Health notes that 20.9 million adults in the United States have a mood disorder, with 14.8 million of them having major depression. Patients with this type of depression have five or more depressive symptoms, such...
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by continuous sadness and can escalate to a loss of will to live. The type of depression the patient has depends on the number and severity of symptoms; for example, a patient with major depression has...
Alcohol may have a profound effect on anxiety and depression when problems develop with the mental disorders or the drinking. Alcohol abuse or dependence can have negative consequences on behavior, work and family life. Anxiety produces...
The pleasurable effects of alcohol produce a relaxed mood when consumed in moderation. Excessive alcohol drinking, however, can intensify depression. Alcohol dependence and depression often occur together, according to NetDoctor. Although the two...
Bipolar type one is the first form of bipolar disorder, where patients have at least one manic episode. Mania is defined as an excessively high mood. While a previous manic episode is required for diagnosis, the Mayo Clinic notes that patients...
When you have low self-confidence, you may feel that you have the inability to meet the demands of life, and it may prevent you from participating in new activities. It is important that you deal with the negative feelings related to...
Early onset Alzheimer's disease occurs when symptoms of the disorder strike people under age 65. It also happens more often to people in their fifties, but can tragically strike victims from 30 to 50. Early onset Alzheimer's affects about five to...
According to the National Comorbidity Study, more than 16 percent of Americans experience depression at some point. It remains a costly but treatable condition that's ignored far too often. Most people associate depression with changes in nothing...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health depression "is a common but serious illness." The Mayo Clinic website MayoClinic.com indicates that clinical depression or a major depressive episode or MDE consists of more than an occasional...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more common in women than men, typically occurring between the ages of 40 and 60, according to the Mayo Clinic. The disease generally affects the joints of the hands and feet, causing painful swelling and in severe...
Females have two hormones specific to their bodies: progesterone and estrogen. The two hormones work in conjunction with one another to promote fertility and provide for a healthy menstrual cycle. Hormone levels can be affected by many...
Huntington's disease is a disease that is characterized by the wasting away of certain nerve cells in the brain. According to information on Huntington's disease by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Huntington's...
Pernicious anemia is a decrease in the number of red blood cells due to lack of intrinsic factor, which is a stomach protein that helps the body absorb vitamin B-12 from foods. Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin that is necessary...
During the teenage years, the body goes through a lot of changes. It is easy for teens to engage in unhealthy habits, especially in a culture where fast food, watching television and sitting in front of the computer may be the norm. As teens...
The cognitive process of depression is based on the theory that distorted thoughts and beliefs lead to negative moods and behaviors, resulting in a depressed state. Cognitive therapy was developed for many patients who were not being treated...
Vitamin B6, one of seven B vitamins, aids in energy production, protein and fat metabolism and nervous system functioning. The skin, eyes, liver and hair require vitamin B6 for optimal health. Hair is composed of dead cells filled with protein....
The vagus nerve, located in your neck, is linked to epilepsy, mood control and depression. Although it's not necessarily a substitute for traditional treatment, certain yoga poses and breathing techniques can help stimulate this nerve. Talk to...
Panic attacks take us by surprise and can often be scary. There are many causes to panic attacks, not all of which are readily apparent to one suffering the attack. The real key to solving the riddle of panic is to draw out the deep-rooted cause...
When your body is malnourished, it alters the chemistry in the brain and keeps it from working properly. Changes directly influenced by malnutrition include memory, the ability to solve problems and immune health. When the body experiences...
Losing a parent, no matter your age, can be heartbreaking, traumatizing and overwhelming. Everyone deals with the loss of a loved one differently and experiences different emotions. At one moment a person who has lost a parent might be angry and...
People use diverse strategies for improving their moods and boosting their energy levels. A study by Robert Thayer and colleagues at California State University found that exercise, music and social interaction are among the most effective...
Usually, people don't realize they have multiple sclerosis until they have a first attack of symptoms. It's called clinical isolated syndrome and usually happens when you're between 20 and 40 years old. When you experience a second attack, you...
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, can affect patients' brains, causing AIDS dementia complex. Before HIV progresses into AIDS, the condition is called HIV-associated dementia. The virus affects parts of the brain, such as the basal...
Views 71
Views 72
Views 43
