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What’s the Best Treatment for High-Functioning Depression?

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 10, 2023Updated: March 21, 2023High-functioning depression, also known as dysthymia, is a type of depression that may not be immediately noticeable to others. People with high-functioning depression may appear to be functioning normally in their daily lives, but underneath, they are struggling with depressive…

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7 Signs You’re Dealing with High-Functioning Depression

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 5, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Most people are familiar with the idea of clinical depression. People who receive that diagnosis often exhibit symptoms you can quickly pick up on as part of the disease. However, you can appear…

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Depression in Men: A Pandemic of the Highest Order

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 27, 2021Updated: September 27, 2021As we come out of the coronavirus pandemic, there is another pandemic that is causing damage. However, unlike coronavirus, many people don’t recognize the danger. Depression is one of the leading mental health concerns in the nation today. Unfortunately, many…

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The Relationship Between Depression and Addiction

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 8, 2021Updated: October 8, 2021The link between depression and addiction is strong. Together, they create a vicious cycle that’s extremely difficult to break free from. Understanding the relationship between them shows us why co-occurring disorder treatment is so important in drug rehab programs. At…

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Importance of National Depression Awareness Week

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 2, 2020Updated: October 8, 2021National Depression Awareness Week is soon to happen. This important week is usually held during the first week of May. However, people also celebrate it in tandem with National Mental Health Awareness Week, which occurs at the beginning of October.…

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Common Myths about Depression

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 19, 2018Updated: August 30, 2018According to the National Institute of Mental Health, almost 13 percent of adolescents have experienced at least one episode of major depression. Even though depression is relatively common, there is a stigma associated with it. Identifying the truths about depression…

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Dealing with Depression

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 17, 2018Updated: May 7, 2021Dealing with depression is extremely difficult because you lack the motivation to do things that can help you. There’s a misconception about depression that people can simply pull themselves up and be happy and productive. The reality is that depression…