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Can Medication Cure Depression? 9 Facts You Should Know

When you feel depressed, you might think about treatment options, such as psychotherapy and medication. While psychotherapy is enormously beneficial in treating depression, antidepressants have had mixed results. This article explores 9 facts on prescribed medication for depression to help you assess whether they are treatment options you should consider.

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What Type of Psychotherapy Is Best for Me?

The first step when thinking about therapy is to understand the different approaches and decide which might be best for you. What kinds of treatments are there? Which one suits me? This article provides an overview of the most common types of therapy to help you understand which is best for you.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression

Are you familiar with one of the most evidence-based psychotherapy approaches, called “cognitive-behavioral therapy”? Have you ever wondered what actually happens in a therapy session? CBT is all about being able to help yourself – and the therapist provides the instructions and tools that you need. Find out if it’s the right approach for you.

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Feeling Alone? Find out Why and What You Can Do about It!

In our modern society, many people feel depressed and lonely. You are definitely not alone. The good news is there are ways to understand and change your current situation. We have some useful tips that can help you feel better and alleviate feelings of loneliness.

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Depression in the Elderly: This Is What You Need to Know

Why is aging so difficult for many of us? Is it true that depression is more prevalent among the elderly? This article gives insight into these questions and provides tips for preventing elderly depression.

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What does depression feel like? A description of the disorder

In the morning one can hardly get out of bed, at night one can hardly sleep. Everything feels so terribly strenuous, nothing feels enticing. Emptiness, exhaustion, feelings of worthlessness. All these things are signs of depression.

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When Fear Becomes A Problem – Anxiety Disorder and Depression

Next to depression, anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illness in western countries. About one in five Americans have suffered only this past year from an anxiety disorder that requires treatment. The good news? Anxiety disorders are well researched and understood by now. There are treatment options available and they are promising.

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These Are the Signs of Depression to Look Out for

What are the signs of depression? “I am so depressed” is something we say sometimes without giving it much thought. However, depression is a serious and clearly defined mental illness that requires professional help. Here you’ll find out what the signs of depression are and what to do next.

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The Causes of Depression – Searching for Answers

Why do only some people suffer from depression? What are the causes of depression and will they always lead to depression?

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Living with Bipolar Disorder: A Life between Two Extremes

What do we know about bipolar disorder, or as it is sometimes called: “manic depression”?

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Stress And Depression – Brothers In Crime

„I am so stressed “– A sentence we hear almost daily from colleagues, friends and family. Today, stress is often seen as a very negative influence: It can even contribute to the onset of mental illness. But, how exactly are stress and depression connected?

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Are Burnout and Depression Two Sides of the Same Coin?

A common assertion when considering the difference between burnout and depression is that the former is only a euphemism for the latter. Burnout like depression, after all, can lead to self-blame and feelings of inner emptiness, low mood, and pessimism. Is burnout really just another way of saying someone’s depressed?

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Overwhelmed Instead of Overjoyed: Why Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression Hit so Hard

Many women who have just become a mother feel anything but happy. However, this is not unusual! After giving birth there is so much to process – no wonder that it sometimes doesn’t work out as smoothly as planned. But what’s the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression?

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Basic Psychological Needs – What We Need to Feel at Home in the World

Hunger, thirst, a lack of sleep – We all know what it feels like when our physical needs aren’t met. If we deprive our body of its needs, it can have damaging long-term effects – That’s not exactly how it works for the lesser known psychological needs, but there are more similarities than you think.

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“I’ll Be Strong When You Can’t Be” – Depression In A Relationship

How can you deal with the dark shadow of depression in a relationship? What are the challenges you have to face?

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These 10 Qualities Make You An Exceptional Listener

There are different kinds of listeners. Some people listen only until they get an answer. Others only listen to their own needs and thoughts. And there are those who truly listen. Attentively and eager to really understand what someone is trying to say.

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Seasonal Depression – Are Winter and Depression Linked Together?

‘Tis the season to be – melancholy? Some of us feel down, have less energy and motivation during wintery months. Is that ‘seasonal depression’? Is that ‘winter blues’? There are good reasons not to say ‘winter depression’, even when you’ve been feeling down for a while. Here’s why.

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5 Ways A Mood Diary Can Guide You Through A Hard Time

We’re complicated beings – and so are our accompanying moods, which change regularly and sometimes even suddenly. Once we take a moment to examine these moods we’ll realize how changeable – how “moody” we really are. Here are 5 reasons why a mood diary is a great way to observe these differences and map them out.

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Here’s How to Distinguish between Psychologists, Therapists, and Psychiatrists

What are the differences in treatment options for depression and which one is right for me? Here you’ll find an overview of your options when looking for the right treatment for depression.

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The 5 Fundamental Differences Between Sadness and Depression

Is it hard for you to tell if you are just sad or, in truth, have depression? Sometimes we confuse the two, even though there are substantial differences. Here, you’ll find out what underlies both concepts and how to easily separate sadness and depression.

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The Ten Symptoms of Depression

What are the official symptoms of depression? Luckily, the diagnosis of depression follows the same international standards almost everywhere: For a diagnosis, the symptoms must continue for at least two weeks and they are sorted into two categories.

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