Depression

Listen to Dr. Jones explain what it means that clinical depression is a “deficiency state.” [Audio clip temporarily unavailable]

Do you feel sad or down? Do you have crying spells and/or lost interest or motivation? Do you have low mental energy or lack normal enjoyment of life? If the answer is yes to any of these questions you could be depressed. Clinical depression is not just a feeling. It […]

? Depressed mood • Loss of interest/pleasure • Change in appetite or weight • Insomnia or hypersomnia • Fatigue • Slowed thinking/concentration • Feelings of guilt/worthlessness • Suicidal thoughts • Psychomotor agitation/slowness

Medical treatment can be very successful. Some studies report that 70% of those adequately treated with antidepressants recover completely. One of the keys to successful treatment is finding the right medication for the type of depression an individual has. It is also important to select an antidepressant that helps relieve […]

The goal of treating depression is full remission of symptoms. This means back to normal functioning, not just improvement. The next goal is prevention of relapse. The risk of relapse is significantly increased if treatment only results in partial recovery from symptoms. For recurring major depression, even when treated to […]

? Anxiety disorders • Substance abuse • Medical disorders • Insomnia • Personality disorders

Stress overload occurs when there is more stress than stress management in a person’s life. Anxiety and depression are a response to stress overload and stress vulnerability. The following list describes examples of life situations in each category. All change, good or bad, is a stressor. The body goes into […]

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