Major depression is a form of severe depression where you clinically depressed for 2 weeks or more. Depression and anxiety sometimes go hand in hand. Despite being relatively common, depression is still not a very well understood mental illness. People often mistake depression for sadness and vice versa or think …
Read More »6 Signs You’re Severely Depressed
Depression is more than having a cloud hanging overhead. Depression negatively changes the way you act, feel, and think about yourself. It can be alienating and debilitating. Did you know that depression can occur in varying degrees, from mild, to moderate, to severe? In this video, we’ll be focusing specifically …
Read More »6 Signs You’re Depressed, Not Lazy
Have you lost your sense of direction in life and didn’t know what else to do? Do you always feel “lazy”, unmotivated, and uninspired? Because we live in such a cutthroat and hypercompetitive society so obsessed with the pursuit of wealth and success, we’re likely to suffer from chronic stress. …
Read More »Depression: 5 Important Things You Need To Know
Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition, yet it comes with a ton of stigma. While many seem to brush it off as sadness and judge others for being “lazy,” “unmotivated,” or “moody,” what they don’t realize, is that depression is a mental illness. To better explore depression …
Read More »6 Signs of Melancholic Depression
Hey, Psych2goers! This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week! To acknowledge this, we wanted to post a video about melancholic depression to help raise awareness. So, have you heard of the term “Malanchonic Depression”? Today, the DSM recognizes melancholic depression as a subtype of depression rather than a separate diagnosis. …
Read More »7 Things to Say to Someone With Depression
Depression is the most prevalent and widespread mental illness in the world. It affects over 17.3 million adults in the United States alone, with thousands of new cases each year and many more left undiagnosed. Do you have someone in your life right now struggling with depression? Depression is a …
Read More »5 Things You Should Never Say To Someone With Depression
Do you know someone struggling with depression? Are you wondering how to help a depressed friend? Is it your family, close friends or someone you know who has depression? Sometimes, a well-intentioned remark can be misconceived as something hurtful or ignorant, so it’s very important that you know how to …
Read More »10 Things Depression Makes Us Do
Depression is a sneaky mental disorder. It’s difficult to catch during the early stages. Most of us realize we have depression when we are deep in the grips of it. Those with this mental disorder feel hopeless, empty or sad, fatigued, irritable, and restless. Here are 10 things Depression makes …
Read More »Anxiety and Depression: What’s the Difference?
Anxiety and depression may be confusing, especially if a person has both. These mental disorders can be co-morbid. Someone with depression can have anxiety symptoms, and vice versa. So, what’s the difference between anxiety and depression? If you’re looking for affordable and convenient therapy to deal with stress, anxiety, or …
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