depression
ADAA Member Book Blogs | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Every quarter ADAA interviews three members for a blog that showcases new books by our esteemed experts. Our series – “In Conversation With ADAA Member Authors” – is a wonderful way to highlight our members’ expertise and provide not only a brief synopsis of their books’ focus areas but gives members a chance to relay […]
Learn about treatment-resistant depression, its symptoms, and effective treatment options like esketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
By Bryan Walker, PMHNP-BC Frequently, I am asked, what is treatment-resistant depression? First, let’s define depression. Depression, in many people’s minds, is sometimes envisioned as someone curled up in a fetal position in the dark, crying. But this is not at all the typical presentation of depression. Depression is an illness characterized by some of the following: […]
FDA Approves Spravato for Depression
In March 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marked a significant milestone in the field of mental health by granting approval to esketamine nasal spray, marketed as Spravato®, for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) accompanied by suicidal thoughts or actions. Esketamine, the […]
Living with Depression by Deborah Serani
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The Impact of Lack of Sleep Crisis on Teenage Depression
Growing concern! Lack of sleep crisis: Is one of the major challenges faced by the society these days. However, the impact sleepless nights is a crisis on teen mental health is yet under-discussed. Growing up, facing puberty, chasing future goals, and discovering their self can be strenuous on the young one. Nevertheless, this hustle and […]
Opening a Private Practice | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
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One Wife’s Story of Her Husband’s Struggles with Depression in Law School
“True Stories” is a series of guest blogs I am running on mental health in the legal profession. In this article, we explore the affect depression has on loved ones and their struggles to help. Katie has been married to her law student husband for almost four years. She has grown into a more […]
Unpacking Depression: An Interview with Psychologist Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg
Today’s guest is Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg. Dr. Wehrenberg is a clinical psychologist in Naperville, Illinois. She is the author of six books on the treatment of anxiety and depression published by W.W. Norton, including, “The Ten Best-Ever Depression Management Techniques: Understanding How Your Brain Makes You Depressed and What You Can Do to Change It” and […]
Treating Lawyers with Depression: One Psychologist’s Top 10 Tips
Here is an interview I did with Dr. Tyger Latham, a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in Washington, D.C. and the Commonwealth of Virginia. He received his Ph.D. George Washington University. What is depression?Depression is a mental health disorder that affects roughly 10 to 15 percent of the general population. According to the DSM, the […]
Depression as a Loss of Heart
This article was written by John Welwood, an American clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, teacher, and author, known for integrating psychological and spiritual concepts. He died in 2019. He wrote eight books, including Challenge of the Heart (1985), Journey of the Heart (1990), and Love and Awakening (1996). Trained in existential psychology, Welwood earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Chicago. Depression […]