Why are Women Suffering From Depression and Addiction?
Depression and addiction appearing together in a client is referred to as a dual diagnosis. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders seen in dual diagnoses and many female clients experience dual diagnoses.
Depression and Addiction for Women With Dual Diagnosis
Depression and addiction often come hand in hand for women who struggle with substance abuse, as it’s the most common dual diagnosis found among female clients. Fortunately, this dual diagnosis can be treated and managed to give women a happy, healthy life in recovery while managing the symptoms of a mental health disorder. The Dual […]
Depression and Alcoholism: How to Get Screened
Depression and alcoholism affects millions of individuals around the globe. These two conditions often occur together and may be psychologically and physically detrimental to sufferers. Fortunately, treatment and recovery are possible. Depression & Alcoholism Depression and alcoholism are often diagnosed together. When a substance addiction is diagnosed along with one or more mental disorders, it […]
Postpartum Depression Treatment for You and Your Family
Postpartum depression treatment (PPD) doesn’t just help the woman; it can help her family, too. PPD is much more than the ‘baby blues.’ Reported statistics indicate that as many as one in seven women are diagnosed with postpartum depression within a year of giving birth! Although this condition can have a huge impact on a […]
Depression Treatment For Strong Women
Depression treatment can help women regain control in their life. Depression is a powerful mental illness that can affect women of all ages and from all walks of life, no matter how strong or successful a woman is. And although depression is found in both men and women, studies suggest that women are at increased […]
Dealing With Substance Abuse & Depression in Women During The Holidays
Depression in women who also suffer from substance abuse problems often rises during the holidays. Many women feel pressure to perform and exceed familiar expectations during the holidays, to make the perfect holiday for their loved ones. Unfortunately the combination of substance abuse or alcohol problems and depression can make the holidays incredibly difficult for […]
Understanding Mental Illness in Women
Mental illness in women is something that used to be a taboo topic a few decades ago. Today, we know that mental illness affects men and women throughout the world. We know that mental illness affects people differently and that like other health conditions, men and women have different risks, symptoms, and even different treatments. […]
Beating Stress and Depression Through Music
Stress and depression can make a woman, especially a woman suffering from substance abuse, feel overwhelmed and anxious. Many women find it difficult to cope with the stress and depression that can be brought on by daily life. Between juggling the needs of others and their needs, it can be hard for a woman to […]
Understanding Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a severe form of depression that occurs after pregnancy. Considering the vast chemical and hormonal changes in a woman’s body when she is expecting a baby, mild depression during and post-pregnancy is often a normal part of a new mother’s life. However, if after the pregnancy the depression continues to become so […]
Strong Women In Literature Who Defy Stereotypes of Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression in women is a prevalent topic these days. You can’t turn on the television without coming across a news story, a drama, or a sitcom that deals with anxiety or depression. The fact is, we all experience these emotions. They are natural and common – who hasn’t felt anxious on the first […]