LiveWellTalk - Effectively Manage Stress, Anxiety, Depression and other Mental Health Problems

There are a variety of treatment options for depression, and chances are you'll find one - or a combination - that works for you. Most Common and Effective Treatment for Depression Research studies do not predict individual responses to any specific depression treatment. In other words, just because a treatment works for some (or even most) people, doesn't mean it will work for you. It's important to keep this in mind if you or a loved one are undergoing treatment for depression, as the first treatment or series of treatments may not be effective. Depression is a complex illness. Most physicians practicing today believe that it is caused by a combination of biological (including genetic and bacterial), social, and psychological factors. A treatment approach that focuses solely on one of these factors is unlikely to be as beneficial as a treatment approach that includes both psychological and biological aspects (e.g., through psychotherapy and medication). So.  what is the m

Sadness vs. Depression: Are They Same? There is a popular misconception among people about sadness and depression. They think that sadness and depression are the same. Most people believe they are only sad when they are actually suffering from depression. On the other hand, many overreact thinking their phase of sadness is probably depression. Sadness may be a part of depression but both are not same. Sadness is a temporary feeling that everyone experiences. It can be triggered by a particular incident. Sometimes sadness can pop out of the blue. But depression is a mental disorder. Clinical depression is an even serious disorder of the mind. It requires medical treatment or therapy. There are a few important symptoms of depression. Without therapy depression can cause severe health problems. What is the difference between Sadness and Depression What is Sadness? Sadness is a normal emotion that every human being experiences from time to time. Sadness can be triggered by any particular

Bipolar Disorder Type 1 Bipolar disorder type 1 – also called manic depression or manic depressive disorder – is a so-called “brain illness” that is characterized by manic or mixed episodes that people experience at least once in their life. The manic phase of bipolar disorder is also characterized by an episode of feeling "high", or an overly happy or outgoing mood associated with high-risk behaviors, such as spending sprees, impulsive sex, and impulsive business investments. The vast majority of people who suffer from bipolar disorder type 1 also experience depressive phases that mostly function according to a given pattern alternating between mania and depression periods. However, a great number of the people affected by bipolar disorder type 1 can still enjoy a ‘normal’ life between the respective episodes of mania and depression. Who is at risk for bipolar disorder type 1 No special group of people is particularly at risk for being affected by bipolar disorder type 1. B

Bipolar Disorder Type 2 Bipolar disorder type 2 is a so-called “brain illness” that is characterized by a combination of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes. Bipolar disorder type 2 is basically very similar to bipolar disorder type 1 . The manic phase of bipolar disorder type 2 is also characterized by an episode of feeling "high" alternating with low moods. Bipolar disorder type 2 does not cause full-blown manic or mixed episodes, but hypomania which is a milder form of mania. In bipolar disorder 2, the periods of depression are usually experienced for a longer time than those of hypomania. Women tend to be more affected by bipolar disorder type 2. The people suffering from this disorder may be more irritable and show an elevated mood but they can – in most cases – assume their usual daily work or routine in between their episodes of hypomania and their phases of depression. Who is at risk for bipolar disorder type 2 No special group of people is particularly at risk