Maternal depression substantially compromises parenting quality
Mothers experiencing depression have considerable challenges across multiple parenting domains, according to a global systematic review published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry.Maternal depression is defined as major depressive disorder (MDD) that occurs during pregnancy or emerges within four to 30 weeks after birth.
What Causes Social Withdrawal?
Social withdrawal occurs when someone intentionally avoids opportunities to interact with others, often due to an underlying mental health issue such as depression or anxiety. The isolation of social withdrawal can increase the risk of other health conditions, too, including type 2 diabetes, dementia, heart disease, anxiety, and depression
Cognitive behavioral therapy can alter brain structure and boost gray matter volume, study shows
The team analyzed the brains of 30 patients suffering from acute depression. After therapy, most of them showed changes in areas responsible for processing emotions. The observed effects are similar to those already known from studies on medication.
What is trauma? What to know
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event that can manifest in a range of emotional and physical symptoms, with the potential to develop into a mental health condition like PTSD if symptoms persist.
Treating anxiety without medication
Anxiety treatment without medication can work for some people. However, it is important for people to work with a medical professional and discuss their specific concerns about medication.
