…In fact, very often psychologists and psychiatrists will use the diagnosis when no other, more significant diagnosis (like depression or generalized anxiety) is appropriate. “Once the stress is resolved or…
…and contemplating his responsibilities to his friends. He is suffering from depression. In other words, Luke is human. As such, his triumphs and trials are familiar, and universal, even as…
…Depression is not an uncommon associated psychiatric disorder that results in school refusal. When a child is depressed, the reluctance to go to school may be due to low mood,…
…also a number of psychiatric disorders that are very common in people who have bulimia. Depression is the most common associated disorder, and occurs in about 50% of cases. Other…
…issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and substance use are associated with lower GPA and higher probability of dropping out of college More than 80% of college students felt…
…with diabetes, when a parent suffers from depression, the children suffer as well. Maybe this is why the recent study showing that children of depressed mothers did worse academically when…
…year for depression and ADHD. Mary is also developmentally delayed, and reads at a third grade level. In addition to her psychiatric challenges, she suffers from asthma and worsening obesity….
…be associated with the development of other anxiety disorders or depression in adolescence and adulthood. In addition, many parents inadvertently reinforce SAD by acting in an over-protective, controlling and/or anxious…
…and begins her first year of college with a new group of friends, and assumed academic success. Throughout her teen years, Sally suffered from depression, engaging in some episodes of…
…a result of inadequate food. Suicide is common. Without proper nutrition, depression is prominent and thinking is blurred. Coping mechanisms falter. Life can seem unlivable. Anorexia nervosa is an awful…
…kids who have emotional difficulties, such as depression and anxiety. The relationship between processing speed and emotional difficulties is likely somewhat bi-directional, and can become a vicious cycle for many…
…be used to diagnose a certain problem (such as a learning disability), to clarify what is wrong (is it ADHD or depression?), and/or to provide strategies for school and home….
…financially for the family. His eventual depression and cocaine use compounded his difficulty with thoughtful, responsible decision-making. Individuated sentence hearings in place of mandatory minimum sentences can also be a…
…of an antibiotic that she found in her grandparents’ house. She was diagnosed with depression, spent about 10 days in the hospital, and is now back in school with regular…
…most common of these mood syndromes. As we’ve noted in our post on major depression, adults and children with major depressive disorder suffer periods of persistently hopeless moods characterized by…