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Aiding Teens with Depression and Anxiety - [10/25/08]
Summary: Many teens experience depression and anxiety in their lives without realizing that their feelings could be mental disorders. Teens are prompted to answer questions about trouble concentrating, being overly tired, constantly feeling stressed, feeling constant worry, experience of anxiety symptoms, and serious thoughts of suicide. These questions can show the possibility of depression or an anxiety disorder.
Comment: Often teens feel like they have no where to turn with their problems. By diagnosing these feelings as depression or an anxiety disorder these teens can be treated for their condition. Many resources exist to help teens deal with depression and anxiety in their lives, and using these resources can protect many people from pain.
Read article - HealthNewsDigest.com October 25, 2008
Know the Signs, Symptoms of Depressive Illness - [04/23/08]
Summary: The most common signs of anxiety and depression include feelings of being down or blue, phobias, uncontrollable worrying, poor concentration, loss of pleasure, sleeping problems, panic attacks, unexplainable aches, pains or headaches, obsessions, rituals, and ongoing feelings of nervousness or tension. Sometimes, anxiety can produce physical symptoms.
Comment: Over a dozen national health organizations have organized National Anxiety and Depressive Awareness Week for May 4 - 10. You can screen yourself for anxiety or another depressive illness for free at the second link below or by calling 1-888-442-2022.
Read article - Medical News Today. April 23, 2008.
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Canadian Study Predicts Rate of PTSD in Vets - [12/14/07]
Summary: A national survey of Canadian veterans found the rates of probable PTSD were 11% for those deployed once and 15% for those deployed twice or more. The risk increased among soldiers who were young and single.
Comment: The risk factors can help the military and primary care physicians predict psychiatric problems in veterans returning from service.
Read article - Medical News Today. December 14, 2007.
Moms-to-Be Often Depressed, Anxious - [11/22/07]
Summary: Expectant mothers often feels anxious and depressed, and these feelings can harm the mom and baby.
Comment: Doctors should continually assess the mental health of pregnant women, particularly during the first and third trimesters, when they are at greatest risk for anxiety and depression.
Read article - MedlinePlus. November 22, 2007.