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Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health concerns in our society. Anxiety and depression are not the same, but they often occur together. It 's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression. In fact, over 50% of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but when it becomes excessive is when it is classified as a disorder. Some research suggests that depression affects over 350 million people internationally. Because of these statistics, many individuals, including healthcare professionals, are continually looking for ways to progress and advance healthcare practices and procedures in treating anxiety …show more content…
Familiar treatments used for anxiety disorders include general anxiety disorder medication and other forms of psychotherapy. Medications will not cure anxiety but may help regulate symptoms in order of a suffering patient. Some common conventional medications for anxiety are referred to as antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, anti-anxiety medications, and occasionally beta-blockers. Most people know of someone who are taking at least one of the listed medications.
Typically, conventional treatment for depression begins with a physical examination by a licensed doctor. A physical exam can detect depressive symptoms that can determine what is the necessary treatment. Sometimes medications are essential in order to accommodate a someone who is depressed. Some medications for those who are struggling with depression include serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Other more drastic treatments include electroconvulsive therapies. This particular therapy is only used when depression is severe or life threatening, or who are unable to take antidepressant …show more content…
Future research anticipated greater effects with more testing. A similar study presented a meta-analyses that suggested that relaxation and cognitive behavioral therapy to be adequate psychosocial treatments for adults who are in anguish over symptoms of anxiety.
4) More recently, a 2012 randomized controlled trial found that in 39 patients, who had inflammatory bowel disease, stress and relaxation training showed a significant improvement in in anxiety levels and the overall well-being of the patients when comparing to the control group.
5) Stress and relaxation studies of depression was not as a popular as anxiety of a study. In 2008, 15 trials were conducted in order to reduce depressive symptoms. This Cohrane review concluded that stress and relaxation techniques were more effective than no or psychological treatments. CAM was successful at reducing self-rated depressive symptoms. Less conclusive results were linked to the clinician-rated depressive
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health concerns in our society. Anxiety and depression are not the same, but they often occur together. It 's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression. In fact, over 50% of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but when it becomes excessive is when it is classified as a disorder. Some research suggests that depression affects over 350 million people internationally. Because of these statistics, many individuals, including healthcare professionals, are continually looking for ways to progress and advance healthcare practices and procedures in treating anxiety …show more content…
Familiar treatments used for anxiety disorders include general anxiety disorder medication and other forms of psychotherapy. Medications will not cure anxiety but may help regulate symptoms in order of a suffering patient. Some common conventional medications for anxiety are referred to as antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, anti-anxiety medications, and occasionally beta-blockers. Most people know of someone who are taking at least one of the listed medications.
Typically, conventional treatment for depression begins with a physical examination by a licensed doctor. A physical exam can detect depressive symptoms that can determine what is the necessary treatment. Sometimes medications are essential in order to accommodate a someone who is depressed. Some medications for those who are struggling with depression include serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Other more drastic treatments include electroconvulsive therapies. This particular therapy is only used when depression is severe or life threatening, or who are unable to take antidepressant …show more content…
Future research anticipated greater effects with more testing. A similar study presented a meta-analyses that suggested that relaxation and cognitive behavioral therapy to be adequate psychosocial treatments for adults who are in anguish over symptoms of anxiety.
4) More recently, a 2012 randomized controlled trial found that in 39 patients, who had inflammatory bowel disease, stress and relaxation training showed a significant improvement in in anxiety levels and the overall well-being of the patients when comparing to the control group.
5) Stress and relaxation studies of depression was not as a popular as anxiety of a study. In 2008, 15 trials were conducted in order to reduce depressive symptoms. This Cohrane review concluded that stress and relaxation techniques were more effective than no or psychological treatments. CAM was successful at reducing self-rated depressive symptoms. Less conclusive results were linked to the clinician-rated depressive