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Can Residential Treatment Help With Depression?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: September 22, 2023 Updated: September 26, 2023 Depression is a mental health disorder that impacts the lives of millions of people throughout the world. It is also one of the most commonly misunderstood. The term “depressed” has become a blanket word used to describe any general feelings of…

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Questions to Ask About Depression Treatment

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 27, 2023 Updated: May 4, 2023 Not all mental health treatment centers are the same, and what makes one center ideally suited for one person may make it an inferior fit for another. Every center has different treatment programs and specialties, just like every individual has different…

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How Can Music Therapy Help with Depression

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: September 23, 2022 Updated: October 2, 2023 Music has powerful mental effects and can quickly impact a person’s mood. A music therapy program uses the inherent mood-enhancing properties of music to help improve mental health and overall well-being. The psychological effects of music are powerful and far-reaching. Music…

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What Are the Signs of Depression?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 8, 2022 Updated: May 25, 2022 Depression is often misused to describe typical periods of sadness we experience when going through difficult situations. Because so many people equate depression with episodic sadness, the severity of the disorder remains highly misunderstood. Clinical depression, in its many forms, is…

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What Is Seasonal Depression?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 3, 2021 Updated: April 28, 2022 Seasonal depression is a subtype of major depressive disorder (MMD) that has a seasonal onset. While some people experience seasonal depression during the spring and summer, it is more common in the fall and winter. Seasonal depression is different from the…

Symptoms of Depression

The Physical Symptoms of Depression

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: October 9, 2021 Updated: October 6, 2021 Major depression is a severe mental health disorder marked by a perpetual depressed mood, diminished interest in activities, and impaired daily functioning. Treating depression involves a combination of psychotherapy and medications. Most people are aware of the emotional symptoms of depression,…

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Does Alcohol Amplify Depression Symptoms?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 13, 2021 Updated: July 28, 2021 Depression and alcohol abuse affects millions of people worldwide. While it cannot be said that one causes the other, the two are deeply interconnected. Estimates predict that nearly one-third of people who suffer from major depression also have an alcohol use…

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Signs You Need Mental Health Treatment

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 10, 2021 Updated: May 24, 2021 Mental health encompasses our psychological, social, and emotional well-being. It affects our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and factors into how we relate to others, handle stressful situations, and make decisions. When our mental health suffers, it can negatively impact all areas…