Anxiety: Symptoms, Types, Causes, and Treatment
Anxiety is a temporary and normal reaction of the body to situations of fear or stress, such as a public presentation, a job interview or a school exam. However, when anxiety is intense, occurs without apparent cause, or interferes with the performance of daily tasks, it may indicate an anxiety disorder such as generalized anxiety […]
Beyond Sadness: Understanding Major Depressive Disorder and Its Treatment
We’ve all been in a bad mood from time to time. Sometimes we don’t feel as energetic or cheerful as we used to. Sometimes this mood swing is caused by a trigger, other times for no apparent reason. However, it soon passes and we return to a more normal feeling. But is this a sign […]
Depression Disorder Explained: Symptoms, Severity Levels, Types, and Effective Treatment Options
Depression is one of the most common psychiatric pathologies found in the general population, along with anxiety disorders. The prevalence of depressive symptoms is estimated to be around 30%, with women being more frequently affected than men. Depression Disorder: Signs and symptoms The signs and symptoms of depressive disorder fall into four major categories: 1. […]