David Mehegan, Globe Staff
As a symptom of depression, this condition is typically persistent and long-term. There are times when you may prefer a quiet movie to hanging out with your friends. You may also have moments of wanting to sleep rather than going to work. These feelings are normal. But...
Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, as well as environmental factors like peer pressure and whether family members misuse substances in the home, can also increase the likelihood of drug misuse. A person who is depressed, for example, may use drugs in an attempt to self-medicate...
the concept of depression has been repeatedly molded and reconceived. As society changes, so does its view of depression, with philosophers, social theorists, artists, and laypeople all adding their own input into what constitutes this hard to pin down experience,...
Another reason some shopaholics take to the stores is to soothe away negative emotions, like sadness and depression, giving meaning to the phrase "retail therapy." But how do you know when your shopping habit has spiraled out of control? One of the most obvious signs is continually spending ...
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Depression is a natural part of life. Being depressed doesn’t make you weird or mentally unstable or broken. It means that you are a normal, functioning member of society. Depression is simply a signal to your brain that something is wrong and you need to take action to fix the situation...
Transgendered individuals have been found to suffer from higher-than-average rates of depression, anxiety, suicide and self-mutilation. Left untreated, GID may disclose itself through associated disorders and emotional issues. Adults diagnosed with GID may choose to undergo a series of treatment thera...
COVID-19 is not just an infectious disease which is transmitted through contact and by small droplets produced when people cough, sneeze or talk, it is now becoming a source of depression, stress and anxiety because of misleading information posted on social media. The mental health is directly...
Not all misinformation is created equal. It can adopt many different forms like conspiracy theories, fake news, junk science, or rumors among others. However, most of the existing research does not account for these differences. This paper explores the c