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Depression
Postnatal depression is a significant public health issue affecting many women globally during the months following childbirth. This condition not only impacts the mother's health and well-being but can also have a profound effect on the baby and the entire family. This article delves into the world of postnatal depression, highlighting its symptoms, causes, and potential treatment strategies.
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Peripartum depression is a type of mood disorder that affects women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Often overlooked and misunderstood, this condition can have profound impacts on the well-being of both mother and child. This article aims to provide an in-depth understanding of peripartum depression, its causes, symptoms, and possible treatments.
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Depression
Depression, clinically known as major depressive disorder, is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders worldwide. It affects millions of individuals and can lead to considerable disability and distress. Understanding the pathophysiology of depression—the biological mechanisms that underlie this disorder—is crucial for developing effective treatments. This article takes a deep dive into the complex interplay of biological factors that contribute to depression.
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Depression
Parenting a teenager can be a roller-coaster experience, marked by fluctuating emotions and unprecedented challenges. These pressures can sometimes trigger feelings of sadness, fatigue, and helplessness, symptoms associated with depression. If you're a parent grappling with such feelings, this article is intended to provide insight into the interplay between parenting teenagers and depression, offering effective coping strategies and underscoring the importance of seeking professional help.
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Depression
The pressure and demands of modern workplaces can be challenging, potentially leading to emotional distress and even depression. For some individuals, their job becomes a significant source of anxiety and unhappiness, yet circumstances might not allow them to quit. This article explores the interplay between work stress and depression, identifying its effects, offering coping mechanisms, and emphasizing the importance of seeking professional help.
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Depression
The onset of menopause, a natural biological process marking the end of menstrual cycles, brings a wave of changes that extend beyond the physical. The fluctuations in hormone levels that occur during this stage can lead to various psychological effects, including depression. This article aims to shed light on the interrelation between menopause and depression, looking at the causes, potential effects, and coping mechanisms.
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Depression
Depression is a significant global health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. Over the years, various treatment methods have been explored, with each presenting its own unique benefits and challenges. Magnet therapy, specifically transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), is one of the novel techniques that has gained attention in recent years. This article will delve into the potential of magnet therapy for depression, providing insights into the procedure, effectiveness, and potential challenges.
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Depression
Experiencing occasional bouts of sadness and melancholy is part of the human condition. However, when these feelings persist for extended periods and interfere with daily life, it can be a sign of long-term depression. This condition, also known as chronic or persistent depressive disorder, can have profound effects on a person's life, making even ordinary tasks seem challenging. This article will delve into long-term depression, offering insights into its symptoms, causes, and potential treatments.
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Depression
In the human experience, few feelings are as universal and yet isolating as loneliness. At some point, everyone has experienced a sense of being alone, even when surrounded by others. This feeling can often trigger or exacerbate depression, creating a cycle that is difficult to break. This article will explore the connection between loneliness and depression, offering insights into this complex relationship.
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Depression
In our interconnected world, one person's struggle can profoundly impact those around them. Depression, a common yet serious condition, is no exception. If a friend is dealing with depression, it can be challenging to know how to help or what to say. However, your support can make a significant difference. This article offers guidance on how to help a friend who is struggling with depression.
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Depression
The Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) is a widely recognized instrument among the various tools mental health professionals use to assess depression severity, a complex condition that can present differently in different individuals, thus posing challenges for diagnosis and treatment. This article will explore the purpose, structure, and importance of the HAMD in the management of depression.
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Depression
Depression is a complex mental health condition that can manifest in myriad ways and for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes, individuals may find themselves feeling depressed without a clear or identifiable cause. This can be confusing and even distressing, making it difficult to address and manage the feelings effectively. This article will delve into the potential reasons behind this unexplained depression, its impacts, and strategies for coping.
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Depression
Exercise plays a critical and often undervalued role in managing depression, a severe mental health condition affecting numerous individuals worldwide. While psychotherapy and medication are common treatments, incorporating regular physical activity into one's daily routine can be a significant tool in managing depressive symptoms. In this article, we will explore the benefits of physical exercise in relation to depression, discuss types of exercises that might be helpful, and offer advice on how to embark on a fitness journey.
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Depression
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a type of medical treatment typically used for patients with severe depression who have not responded to other forms of therapy. It involves the use of electrical currents to stimulate the brain, inducing a brief seizure that can lead to changes in brain chemistry and alleviate symptoms of depression. This article sheds light on ECT as a therapeutic option for depression, exploring how it works, its efficacy, potential side effects, and its role in the broader treatment landscape.
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Depression
Depression is a complex disorder affected by various elements, among which diet plays a significant role. While food cannot singlehandedly eradicate depression, implementing thoughtful nutritional habits can assist in controlling its symptoms and enhancing mental wellbeing. In this write-up, we will explore the interplay between dietary habits and depression, examine vital dietary constituents impacting mood, and provide guidance for formulating a diet that caters to managing depression.
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Depression
Depression, a widespread mental health condition, can influence various aspects of an individual's life, including their weight. One symptom often associated with depression is weight loss, which can lead to serious health complications if left unaddressed. This article provides an in-depth examination of depression and weight loss, offering insights into the reasons behind this symptom, its implications, and how to manage it effectively.
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Depression
Depression is not always a one-time occurrence. For many individuals, it is a chronic condition marked by periods of improvement followed by episodes of relapse. A depression relapse, defined as the return of depressive symptoms after a period of recovery, can be a challenging and disheartening experience. To navigate these waves successfully, understanding the nature of depression relapse, its risk factors, and strategies for prevention is essential.
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Depression
Depression is a significant global health issue that impacts millions of individuals. To combat this, a collective global response has been initiated, including dedicating an entire month to raising awareness about depression. Known as Depression Awareness Month, this period serves as a platform for promoting understanding, reducing stigma, and advocating for effective mental health policies and services.
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Depression
Surgery, regardless of its type, is a significant life event that carries not only physical but also psychological implications. One under-addressed and often overlooked aspect is post-operative depression, a condition where individuals experience depressive symptoms after surgery. Delving into post-operative depression, its causes, signs, and treatment can provide valuable insight into this complex issue and help individuals better manage their post-surgery journey.
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Depression
Depression is a widely occurring mental health condition, identified by sustained sentiments of sorrow, apathy, and various physical symptoms. This condition doesn't merely affect one's emotions, but also has profound influences on the very form and functionality of the brain. Grasping the neural contrasts between a brain experiencing depression and a brain functioning normally can offer crucial comprehension of the foundations of depression, subsequently leading to the development of more effective treatments.
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Relationship Issues
Relationships can be a source of great joy and fulfillment but also present complex challenges. Every relationship encounters its share of hurdles, from minor disagreements to more significant issues. While it's natural to experience ups and downs, signs suggest seeking professional help, such as online group therapy, for relationship issues may be time. This article delves into these signs, offering guidance on when to reach out for assistance.
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DBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, is well-known in the therapy world as a type of talk therapy that can be performed in in-person individual therapy, group therapy, and virtual (online) therapy, or even over the phone. DBT is actually based on another type of psychotherapy - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but was adapted specifically to treat people who suffer from extreme emotions. This type of therapy was developed in the late 1980’s by psychologist Marsh M. Lineham, primarily to trea
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Grief & Loss
One of the most challenging things we can go through in life is the loss of a loved one, and anyone who has experienced grief and loss knows that grief does not fit neatly into a straight path. All sorts of emotions and challenges can arise throughout the process of grieving which make it difficult to function, process, and progress in your daily life. Whether you’re feeling weighed down, overwhelmed, numb, exhausted, disconnected, angry or sad, here are Six Simple (But Important) Things T
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Relationship Issues
No matter who you are, any long-standing interpersonal relationship in your life will at some point face challenges of some kind. These can be platonic, romantic, familial, or even work-related, but every relationship is prone to issues. These can often be communication based, or related to other problems like intimacy or infidelity. Whatever the nature of your relationship, if you find there is strain and stress that is beginning to impact your mental health, you may benefit from group therapy
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Anxiety
We’re coming up on the end of Stress Awareness Month, along with the Grouport series on “Stress L.E.S.S.” The goal of this series has been to support our members and readers with critical tips, tricks, and workshops to help them mitigate stress and avoid burnout - taking them from chaos to calm with simple reflections and affirmations every week. No matter who you are, stress will impact you at some point in your life - and some of us much more than others! If you missed any of our Stress Awaren
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BPD
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) affects over 5 million Americans. This mental health condition comes with a myriad of challenging and often overwhelming symptoms, such as intense outbursts, suicidal ideations, legal troubles, self-harm habits, destructive interpersonal tendencies, and a host of emotions such as loneliness, hopelessness, numbness and anger. Different BPD symptoms require different types of treatment, because some symptoms are more challenging to treat than others.
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DBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a rising model of psychotherapy treatment that is becoming very popular in both individual and online group therapy for its powerful benefits. While this model of therapy has been around since the 1980s, an increased awareness in recent years around mental health and treatment options has shone the spotlight on DBT, bringing with it both truths and myths. For individuals wrestling with a variety of mental health conditions, including BPD, PTSD, suicida
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DBT
If you’re looking into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, you might be wondering what the difference is, and which is best for you. Both types of psychotherapy have magnificent benefits, and are widely applied to a number of mental illnesses. In short, CBT primarily helps a patient frame thoughts differently in order to use logic to inform emotion. DBT, while derived in part from CBT, is a more specific type of talk therapy that focuses on helping those with intense em
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Anxiety
As Earth Day approaches, many of us are experiencing high levels of anxiety about the climate crisis. If you’re feeling worried about the future of our planet, you’re not alone: more than 60% of young adults say they’re struggling with “climate anxiety.”Climate anxiety is a new term for those wrestling with the eco crisis. As we become more aware of the ramifications of climate change, it’s normal to deal with feelings of despair, grief, and anxiety. Nature can have a powerful impact on our phys
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Excited to get started? So are we! Here are a few simple guidelines you’ll want to follow to ensure a seamless therapy experience for you and your group. Be Prepared: Start by downloading zoom before your Grouport session so you can be ready for the video call with your therapist. Your private session link will be available as soon as you log into your member dashboard, and will also be sent by email 24 hours before each session! Every session is completely private, so we recommend joi
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Personal Growth
Have you ever felt restless and unhappy with your environment, occupation, diet, living situation, romantic partner, finances, hobbies, or even your own body? We all yearn for change - especially when our mental health is taking a hit. No matter what you're struggling with right now, rest assured that you are capable of manifesting the change you need and deserve. But how do you get started? Believe it or not, psychologists and researchers agree there is an actual process for how change o
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Anxiety
Cars are honking, dogs are barking, and lights are flashing. Living in New York City can be incredibly stressful: there’s always some sort of drama going on around you, no matter where you are and what time of day or night it is. And if you’re living here while struggling with anxiety and depression, it’s no surprise that you may find it overstimulating, perhaps even to the point that it exacerbates your anxiety and depression. While the struggle of living in New York and simultaneously navigat
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Anxiety
In the city that never sleeps, New York City, daily life can sometimes feel like an endurance test. The constant buzz of activity, the immense crowds, the high living costs, and the rapid pace can often lead to distress, particularly for those not accustomed to the city's rhythm. This article discusses navigating distress tolerance in New York City, offering insights on maintaining emotional well-being while thriving in this dynamic metropolis.
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Personal Growth
It’s no surprise that living amidst the hustle and bustle of New York can take a toll on you mentally and physically. You can easily get lost in the hectic lifestyle, finding yourself suffering from acute anxiety or even chronic pain. Mindfulness based cognitive therapy is just one of many different approaches to psychotherapy that marries techniques drawn from cognitive therapy, meditation and the creation of mindfulness, which is a non judgmental attitude that is rooted in the present t
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PTSD
When someone endures a traumatic incident or experience, they may experience post traumatic stress disorder in the aftermath. The Mayo Clinic says that most individuals will initially have a difficult time readjusting to life and coping with their experience in the aftermath of undergoing something traumatic, but will be able to see improvement in their wellbeing if they invest time into self care and allow enough time to pass. If, however, you have survived something traumatic and notice that y
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Grouport Info
Remember that sinking feeling when your grade school teacher posed a question to the class and waited patiently for hands to shoot up?Maybe you didn’t know the answer, so you kept your head down and avoided eye contact. It’s a moment we’re all familiar with. Hoping we don’t get called on, because we don’t know the answer. Now imagine if every single other student in the room also didn’t know the answer. Imagine if you all raised your hands together, and simply said the truth - “I don’t know.” Th
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CBT?DBT?EMDR?These are types of therapy that may sound like absolute gibberish to you if you have never been before (or if you’ve only been to a few generalized sessions). What are these specific therapies, what are they used to treat, and how do you know if they’re right for you? Below you’ll see a breakdown of the most common types of psychotherapy used in group therapy, online therapy, in-person therapy, and individual therapy. After learning what each means and gaining knowledge on what to e
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According to the American Psychological Association, group therapy has the potential to help individuals deal with struggles they are facing in their daily lives, ultimately culminating in positive lifestyle changes. Generally speaking, a group therapy session will involve a group of five to fifteen individuals who are led by at least one trained mental health specialist. Therapy groups usually meet at the same time and on the same day every week, and some people may opt to enroll in individual
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At Grouport, we believe specialized, high-quality therapy should be accessible and affordable to everyone. And because licensed professionals charge $100 an hour minimum, we knew that millions of people were missing out on critical mental health care because of this limitation.We wanted to be the ones to fill that gap. Our group therapy sessions combine the guidance of a specialist with the empowerment of a small group of people who share the same situation. This creates the ideal setting for co
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Depression
Depression is a prevalent mood disorder that carries significant burdens. It's characterized by sadness, loss of interest in activities, and myriad physical symptoms. Although numerous traditional therapies exist for treating depression, not all individuals respond effectively to these approaches. Magnetic treatment for depression, known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), has emerged as a promising avenue for those seeking alternatives to conventional methods.
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