What Is High-Functioning Depression?
Some people suffering from high-functioning depression are diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder (PDD). Most mental illnesses impair a person’s ability to function, though people with PDD can perform well academically, go to school or work [...]
What to Do When Your Depression Treatment Isn’t Working
If a doctor has diagnosed you with depression, you’ve likely been placed on a treatment plan to help you find relief from your symptoms so you can improve your quality of life. Many treatment plans [...]
The Relationship Between Physical Health and Depression/Anxiety
A diagnosis of a chronic illness or life-threatening physical ailment could cause depression or anxiety, but the reverse is also true. Unchecked anxiety or depression can contribute to the development of physical disease. Mental illnesses [...]
Can Depression Cause Memory Loss?
Depression can cause memory loss due to cognitive side effects — individuals with depression can experience short-term or long-term memory loss over time. Mild, occasional forgetfulness is a normal occurrence, but frequent forgetfulness or trouble [...]
8 Ways to Help a Partner Cope With Depression
Living with a depressed partner can be difficult if you’re not sure how to support them. If you don’t understand depression and its symptoms, this can affect the relationship between [...]
What is a TMS Dip and How Long Does It Last?
Millions of people throughout the world experience depression on a daily basis. From the inability to get out of bed in the morning to overeating throughout the day to cancelling plans with others, depression [...]