Anxiety and Depression

Intense, excessive, and persistence of fear and worry. There are several types of anxiety disorders that include panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, and separation anxiety to name a few.    

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Risk factors

Conflict, physical, sexual or emotional abuse, genetics, death or loss and big life events can lead to depression.

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Symptoms

• Feeling sad or anxious

• Loss of interest in doing activities that used to be fun

• Feeling irritable, easily frustrated, or restless

• Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

• Waking up too early or sleeping too much

• Eating more or less than usual or having no appetite

• Stomach pains or headaches that do not improve with treatment

• Trouble concentrating or remembering details

• Feeling tired even after sleeping

• Feeling guilty, worthless or helpless

• Having suicidal or self-harm thoughts

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Treatments

• Therapy

• Some people who are depressed may think about hurting themselves or committing suicide (taking their own life). If you or someone you know is having thoughts about hurting themselves or committing suicide‚ PLEASE SEEK IMMEDIATE HELP. The following resources can help:

  • Call 1−800−273−TALK (8255) to reach a 24−hour crisis center or dial 911. 1−800−273−TALK is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which provides free‚ confidential help to people in crisis. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration runs this lifeline.

  • Call your mental health provider.

  • Get help from your primary doctor or other health care provider.

  • Reach out to a close friend or loved one.

  • Contact a minister, spiritual leader, or someone else in your faith community

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Medication

• Prescribed antidepressants (some antidepressants may cause risks during pregnancy)