tips for dealing with a partner who is diagnosed with depression

Tips for Dealing with a Partner Diagnosed with Depression

Having a depressed partner can affect the dynamics of a healthy relationship. “Depression varies tremendously in severity, but it has many behavioral impacts that can profoundly affect all significant relationships,” said Dr. Jay Baer, director of ambulatory services in the department of psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. All the elements of depression …

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Dealing with Holiday Depression

The winter holiday season, with celebrations for Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s is supposed to be filled with fun, friends, and family. However, for some people, the holidays aren’t the most wonderful time of the year. According to a survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of people with mental illness …

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Over 1/3 Teen Girls Have Depression

A large new study published in Translational Psychiatry found that a staggering 36.1% of girls have been or are depressed by the time they turn 17. The study analyzed data from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, which consists of in-person interview responses from over 100,000 children. (Translational Psychiatry) There are some different theories …

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