Anxiety and depression are two mental illnesses that plague a large portion of America’s population. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), over 18 percent of adults suffer… Read More
Depression
Treating Depression and Alcoholism in Alcohol Rehab
Alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol that, for some people, develops as a way to cope with depression. Studies show that between 30 and 50 percent of people with alcoholism… Read More
The Relation between Drug Addiction and Depression
Recovering from drug addiction is a difficult journey, but addicts who also struggle with depression face even more obstacles in treatment. Depression is a common co-occurring disorder in addiction. In… Read More
The Link between Depression and Trauma
It’s not uncommon for people who experience a traumatic event to become depressed. Painful experiences such as abuse, the death of a loved one, divorce, a medical illness or losing… Read More
Marijuana Abuse and Teen Depression
According to the Partnership for a Drug Free America, six percent of all adolescents at any time are depressed and as many as twenty percent will have a major depressive… Read More
Drug Abuse and Depression in Teens
Teen drug abuse is often viewed as a way to rebel or to fit in with peers, but many times teens turn to drugs or alcohol in order to relieve… Read More
Depression Symptoms and Co-Occurring Disorders
Recovering from alcohol and drug addiction can be a difficult journey, but addicts who also struggle with depression face even greater hurdles in treatment. People who struggle with depression and… Read More
Depression and Teens – What Everybody Ought to Know
By Dr. Maryann Rosenthal Over 11 million prescriptions were written last year for kids with depression. That did not include those who didn’t even see a doctor. Growing up is… Read More
Depression Treatment Facilities Lower Suicide Rate
A recent study has shown that depression treatment facilities are lowering the suicide rate by psychotherapy or antidepressant drugs. A study was conducted on more than 109,000 patients and shows… Read More
