A few episodes of sadness is not out of the ordinary, but symptoms that lower quality of life or become downright debilitating should be addressed – they’re not part of normal aging. Here’s what to look for when it comes to the symptoms, causes, and treatment.
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The diagnostic criteria of depression in the DSM-5 (that classifies mental illnesses) are diminished pleasure in everyday activities and a chronic lowered mood – but it also includes some lesser thought-about physical symptoms that you should know.
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A lesser talked about (and known) topic is how men are affected following the addition of a new baby. PPD in men is sometimes also referred to as paternal postpartum depression (PPPD) or Paternal Postnatal Depression (PPND). Let’s take a closer look at 12 things to know about postpartum in men.
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Unfortunately, mental illness is not that uncommon in teenagers. Thankfully, most mental illnesses are treatable. The tricky part is getting a diagnosis. We’ve compiled a list of the most common mental illnesses in teens and their symptoms.
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Depression is not experienced in the exact same way between men and women – there are varying symptoms due to differences in hormones. It’s also more common in women. Let’s take a closer look at 13 facts about depression and how it related to women in particular.
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It’s important to be able to distinguish between the two, as it will help you address it (or help you address it in a loved one). Sadness will pass, but depression often takes treatment to overcome and shouldn’t be ignored. Here are 12 ways to tell the difference between them…
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