Depression is an Illness, Not a Weakness

Dr. Tracey Marks

Major depression is an illness and not a weakness or failure. This video shows you how depression develops in the brain. I also talk about how long depression lasts. Depression is more than sadness or a temporary funk. Since it’s beyond your control, you can’t simply stop being depressed. I discuss the kindling effect and how it can make your depression worse. I also discuss depression statistics in the United States. According to the last statistics, recovery from depression typically begins within 3 months of onset for two in five individuals with major depression and within 1 year for four in five individuals. 40% of people start to recover within 3 months of the onset of symptoms. 80% within a year The length of a depressive episode is in the range of 5–6 months, with approximately 20% of episodes becoming chronic (i.e., lasting beyond 2 years). Estimates of recurrence range from ~ 50% within the first year to up to 85% during a lifetime. I upload every Wednesday at 9am, and sometimes have extra videos in between. Subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss a video https://goo.gl/DFfT33

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The Dilemma of High-Functioning Depression

High-functioning depression, or dysthymia. may be harder to detect than major depressive disorder (MDD) because the people living with it are often high achievers who make you think everything is all right all the time.

By Sherry Amatenstein, LCSW

Last Updated: March 18, 2019

At Psycom.net

https://www.psycom.net/high-functioning-depression/

Childhood Trauma and Its Link to Depression and Anxiety

Childhood Trauma and Its Link to Depression and Anxiety by [Hosier MSc, David]

By David Hosier MSc  (2014)

From Amazon.com: “The link between childhood trauma and the subsequent development of depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions is beyond dispute. In this eBook, psychologist David Hosier MSc, who himself suffered severe childhood trauma, and, subsequently, depression and anxiety leading to hospitalizations, electroconvulsive shock treatment and near death by suicide, examines this link through a series of comprehensive, yet easily digestible, articles. David Hosier has had many years experience as a teacher, lecturer and researcher ; he was educated at the University of London, Goldsmith’s College and currently lives in Brighton, UK.”

Managing Mania: Tips to Help a Loved One Cope with Bipolar

November 2, 2017

Contributed by Heather Violante, PsyD

At Goodtherapy.org

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/managing-mania-tips-to-help-loved-one-cope-with-bipolar-1102174?utm_source=Subscribers&utm_campaign=d4f427cb7d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_11_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_135946a8dd-d4f427cb7d-71304725