Agitation depression (AD) is a special type of depression that, in addition to low mood, is also accompanied by psychomotor agitation and escape from thoughts. Patients with this disorder often exhibit uneasiness, irritability, impulsivity, hostility and other behaviors, which seriously affect their quality of life and social functions. Agitation depression is closely associated with bipolar disor...
Depression, also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a mood disorder whose symptoms include persistent sadness or lack of interest in life.
Most of us feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. This is a normal reaction to loss, struggles in life, or damaged self-esteem.
But when intense sadness—which includes feeling helpless, hopeless, and worthless—lasts from days to wee...
Have you ever encountered a situation where your friend or family member is always sad, not interested in anything, doesn’t want to talk to people, doesn’t want to go out, and sometimes even says he wants to die? Do you think they are just in a bad mood or overthinking, and you just need to enlighten them or cheer them up and they will get better? In fact, this may be a manifestation of depression...
Depression is a common psychological problem that affects more than 17 million adults and 3.2 million adolescents in the United States, all of whom suffer from severe depression. For these people, finding effective treatments is not easy. Fortunately, scientists are exploring some new avenues aimed at getting people with depression back on their feet faster and with fewer side effects.
Right now,...
Introduction: Some people always like to express themselves in front of others, no matter what method they use. They may suffer from a psychological problem called histrionic personality disorder. This problem will affect their normal life and social interaction. This article will introduce you to the definition, manifestations and treatment of histrionic personality disorder.
What is histrionic ...
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Depression is a common mental health condition that causes people to feel sad, powerless, or numb. Nearly one in six adults in the United States has experienced or currently experiences some degree of depression.
If you are often depressed and have lost interest in life, you may wonder if you have depression. However, when you want to learn more about depression, you...
College is an exciting time for many young people. Many college students often feel stressed due to the new challenges that come with college—being away from home, studying, and adjusting to a new life.
Trying to cope with so many new changes can cause some students to suffer from depression. Research shows that more students now suffer from depression than previous generations. Let’s learn about...
We all know what it feels like to be nervous or uncomfortable in social situations. Maybe you're reticent when meeting new people, or your palms get sweaty before a big presentation. Public speaking or walking into a room full of strangers isn't exciting for everyone, but most people can get through it.
If you suffer from social phobia (also known as social anxiety disorder), these situations may...
Depression is a serious mental illness that not only affects a person's mood, thinking, behavior and body, but can also be life-threatening! According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 300 million people worldwide will suffer from depression in 2020, making it the leading cause of human disability. Nearly 2 million people in Taiwan also suffer from depressive symptoms, ac...
Do you often pretend to be happy in front of others, but feel empty and hopeless on the inside? Do you feel like you have to appear perfect so as not to let others down? Are you worried that if you share your pain with others, they will think you are weak or ungrateful? If your answer is yes, then you may be suffering from a mood disorder called smile depression.
Smiling depression is not a forma...