According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost five percent of adults aged 18 and older in the United States struggle with depression. Some of these cases are mild and easily treated while others are severe and cause disability for the person with...
For many individuals living with depression, their illness responds well to treatment and is highly manageable — regardless of which type of mental health condition they’re dealing with. Several types of depression or depressive disorders produce similar...
Suicide is among the top four causes of death in the American population under age 44. Of the nearly 46,000 suicides recorded in 2020, suicide was the: the second leading cause of death for ages 10–14 the third leading cause of death for ages 15–24 the second leading...
The reality of depressive disorder is that it affects every single aspect of life, including the patient’s energy levels, emotional state, relationships, and physical well-being. Depression can happen even if nothing is “wrong,” which creates...
The debate around high-functioning depression has been vibrant for quite some time. The term high functioning depression is not in the diagnostic manual for depression. However, it is often used to describe persistent depressive disorder (PDD). In most cases, the...
Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health disorders experienced in the US. In fact, over 40 million adults in the US have an anxiety disorder, and 17.3 million struggle with major depressive disorder (MDD). Anxiety and depression can impact...
