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Dysthymia

May 24, 2012 by Justin Bennett

Dysthymia

Dysthymia (dysthymic disorder) is a chronic depression, although a milder and lower grade type than major depression. It occurs for a longer time, often over a 1-2 year period sometimes longer. The symptoms are not as intense or disabling as major depression although it remains a serious condition and one which requires care and treatment as its consequences are serious, … [Read more...]

Postnatal Depression

March 18, 2012 by Justin Bennett

Postnatal Depression

Postnatal depression (PND), also called postpartum depression, is experienced by approximately 15%-25% of women after childbirth. Men can also experience this depression although much less frequently. PND is not the ‘baby blues’. About half of all woman go through the baby blues,  a milder depression that is normally resolved within ten days after the birth. There is also a … [Read more...]

Seasonal Affective Disorder

March 8, 2012 by Justin Bennett

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an episode of depression that occurs and tends to reoccur during a certain time of year, usually in winter. SAD entails serious mood changes and possible heightened anxiety. It is not a separate disorder to depression and is added as a description to the pattern of major depression or bipolar, otherwise known as a subtype. Dr Norman E. … [Read more...]

Bipolar

March 2, 2012 by Justin Bennett

Bipolar

What is Bipolar? Bipolar is an extremely serious mental health condition, previously called manic depression, and sometimes referred to as bipolar affective disorder. There are serious repercussions for sufferer and their friends and family, especially if it is not diagnosed and treated. Four percent of people will suffer a form of bipolar in their life; it is equally … [Read more...]

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Major Depression

February 23, 2012 by Justin Bennett

Major Depression

Major Depression: What is it? And what are its signs and causes? Major depressive disorder or major depression, also called clinical depression or unipolar depression,  or major depressive disorder is characterised by a combination of symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat and enjoy once-pleasurable activities. Major depression prevents a … [Read more...]

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Justin Bennett is the senior writer across the How I Beat sites. With six years experience in mental health encompassing work in homeless shelters, psychiatric hospitals and disability employment services and graduate diplomas in counselling and journalism he is passionate about helping others overcome and beat their conditions.

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