Why me? - a frequently asked question when depressed
Depression is 'so feminine', emotional and 'real guys' don't get it. In fact, it does happen and often - up to one in seven men may go through one episode of depression in their lifetime.
Malignant sadness - the prevalence of depression
"It is the black dog of the night that robs you of your joy, the restlessness of your spirit that keeps you awake. It's a demon in the middle of the day that no one but you can see, a darkness that...
Not all sadness is depression
We should remember that sadness is a natural and very necessary emotion. It most often occurs in connection with the loss of someone (or something) very important to us.
23 February - International Day against Depression
Today is the International Day against Depression.
Depression in exile
"Green island. A chance for a better life. A more certain tomorrow. Despite the different reasons for the decision to leave, the emotional reactions of those leaving their homeland remain similar. In...
Laughing gas in the treatment of depression
Laughing gas may well be a future treatment for many psychiatric illnesses. Currently, scientists have analysed the effect of this gas on patients with depression. The data from the experiment are...
What is the autumn blues - how can we cope with them?
Many of us associate the autumn period with short, grey, cold days and long nights. During the day, the weather does not fill us with optimism and the long evenings lead to the so-called autumn...
Depressive disorders and suicide?
Research and recent reports show that people suffering from depression tend to make suicide attempts. This is the case for up to 80 per cent of people with depressive disorders.
What are seasonal mood disorders - SAD
Very often in autumn, patients are overwhelmed by the so-called "autumn sadness, depression". Patients very often complain of excessive daytime sleepiness, problems with concentration, fatigue that...
Depression - a psychoanalytic understanding
Depression is a very serious illness, destabilising not only the life of the sufferer but also those around him.
Can children and young people suffer from depression?
Depression is an increasingly common phenomenon. It was once thought to affect older people. Today it is known that it is increasingly common in children, adolescents and young adults.
Impact of mental disorders on suicidal behaviour
Ongoing research shows that a large proportion of people who take their own lives are people with mental disorders, including psychosis.
Where does depression come from?
Depression, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) currently ranks as the fourth health problem in the world.
30% of women who have experienced a miscarriage become depressed
There are approximately 40,000 miscarriages per year in Poland - ranging from low to high pregnancies.
Mental disorders of old age
Mental disorders are found in 12-50% of elderly people, i.e. over 65 years of age. These most commonly include depression, disorders of consciousness, dementia and psychosis.
Depression and suicidal thoughts in postnatal women
Any change in life, whether positive or negative, can be a stress inducer and involve considerable emotional strain.
Why do we suffer from depression?
Autumn is a time of year conducive to depressed and apathetic moods. The days become shorter, cold and rainy. The lack of sunshine and the change to winter time makes us more sleepy and we don't want...
Suicide a scourge of our time
Every year, on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day is celebrated on the initiative of the International Association for the Prevention of Suicide (IASP), supported by the World Health...
23 February Anti-depression day
Depression is an illness that takes a heavy toll every year. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), depression is one of the most serious disease entities in the world.
