Recognizing and Treating Depressive Personality Disorder
People with depressive personality disorder persistently think, feel, and act in a depressive manner; their depression is deeply rooted. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition, and what distinguishes it from a standard clinical depression.
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How to Redeem Your DiGA E-Prescription: A Step-by-Step Guide
Received an e-prescription for your DiGA? Learn step-by-step how to redeem your DiGA e-prescription and receive your activation code.
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Menopause and Depression: Recognizing Symptoms and Effective Treatment
During menopause, the hormones estrogen and progesterone can fluctuate drastically, frequently leading to mood swings. Learn when and why this happens, and discover the most effective steps to take for relief.
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Depression or ADHD: Recognizing Differences and Taking the Right Action
Depression or ADHD—the symptoms can feel very similar: little to no drive, chaos in your head, and a complete lack of concentration. Recognize the fine differences between both conditions as well as their overlaps
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Depression and Herbal Therapy: Which Remedies Can Help You
The desire to treat depression with herbal therapy is widespread. Learn exactly what herbal therapy means, which plants have been proven to help with depression, and where the limitations of such a treatment lie.
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Mindfulness and Meditation: What Mindfulness Really Means and How It Works
Mindfulness and meditation help you consciously perceive your own thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations to reduce stress and find a better inner balance. Learn how and why mindfulness and meditation work, their effects, and how you can learn them.
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Calm Down Instantly With These Five Mindfulness Exercises – Plus Tips for Beginners
Mindfulness exercises help you experience the present moment consciously, lower your stress levels, and strengthen your concentration. This is achieved through conscious perception, breathing, gratitude, and self-reflection. Learn how and why mindfulness works, and start today with one of five exercises.
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Medications for Depression: Understanding and Managing Side Effects
For medications against depression, side effects are common. They depend on the specific antidepressant and the individual tolerance of the person affected. Learn which side effects are to be expected with which active ingredients and what can help you in your everyday life.
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Which Medications Treat Depression?
Which medications can help with depression depends on the individual case. Additionally, accompanying symptoms such as sleep disorders, restlessness, and pain can be treated with medication.
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How Many People Have Depression – in Germany and Worldwide?
How many people have depression? In Germany, 10% of the population are affected by depression, compared to 3.8% worldwide.
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Depression: Finding Expression and Relief Through Art
When dealing with depression, art can be a powerful way to make emotions visible and give them space. Learn more about the benefits of art therapy and creative self-help—and discover 10 simple exercises you can start right away.
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Pension Due to Depression: Requirements, Application, and Appeal
Pension Due to Depression: Who is eligible, how does the application process work, how do you calculate the amount, and how do you react to a rejection? This guide leads you through all the steps and provides answers to all your questions.
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