Depression

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Perfectionism and Depression: Is There A Link?

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in the world and has been considered a world-wide epidemic (Ferrari, Yap, Scott, Einstein, & Ciarrochi, 2018). The alarming rate of individuals diagnosed with depression has prompted investigation into preventative measures. Perfectionism has been found to be a thought process underlying depression development and progression …

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Is My Depression Atypical?

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues diagnosed and its presentation can vary from person to person. One of the most common types of depression is major depressive disorder. However, depression can take other forms. Atypical depression comprises 15-40% of depression cases and is characterized by improvement in mood triggered by good …

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Depression and Heart Diseases: The Connection Between Psychological and Physical Health

Depression has been found to be one of the most commonly diagnosed and experienced mental health issues in the world. Furthermore, this condition is ranked as the fourth leading cause of disability (Raic, 2017). Depression is often characterized by negative or sad mood, worthlessness, appetite changes, lack of interest in prior enjoyable activities, and suicidality …

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