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What Causes Depression? It May Not Be What You Think

July 12, 2021 by Dr. Paul Greene

If you or a loved one are struggling with depression, there can be several causes. The variety can be surprising.

There is not one simple cause for depression. Many other conditions have a clear cause. For example, genetic factors cause autism and viruses cause colds. The causes of depression are much more complex.

Research shows that several factors make some people more vulnerable to depression than others. Relevant factors include genetics, childhood experiences, as well as the meaning we ascribe to life events or circumstances. Many people assume the life circumstances or events themselves cause depression. However, it is far more likely that the way we think about those things causes us to cope well or to become depressed.

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Filed Under: Depression Tagged With: medication, substance abuse, trauma

OCD and Depression: How Are They Connected?

December 28, 2020 by Dr. Paul Greene

Many people with OCD also suffer from depression. Dealing with both can be very challenging. Learning how to manage these conditions is important.

Updated: June 28th, 2022

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

There are a lot of misconceptions about what OCD is. OCD is not simply a term for a preference that things be organized or clean. It is a potentially serious disorder that can become disabling for some people.

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Filed Under: Depression, OCD Tagged With: CBT, exposure, medication

How to Stop a Panic Attack

December 21, 2020 by Dr. Paul Greene

There are few things more unpleasant than a panic attack. Getting one to stop can be complicated, but the strategies presented below can help.

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Filed Under: Anxiety, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Panic attacks Tagged With: CBT, medication, panic attacks

How the Kavanaugh Hearing Impacted Survivors of Sexual Assault with PTSD

November 26, 2018 by Dr. Paul Greene

The recent Senate hearings that led to the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh were both riveting and painful for many viewers. It’s difficult to recall another time when sexual assault and its effects played such a prominent role in our national conversation.

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Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s description of her 1982 alleged sexual assault experience, and its decades-long aftermath, significantly impacted many survivors of sexual assault–especially those with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some even described the ubiquitous media coverage of the hearing and testimony as “triggering.”

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Filed Under: Anxiety, PTSD Tagged With: avoidance, flashbacks, medication, sexual assault, trigger

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