Depression now hits kids below 3

Depression in children as young as 3 real and not just a passing grumpy mood, according to provocative new research. The study is builled as the first to show major depression can be chronic even in very young children, contraty to the stereotype of the happy-go-lucky preschooler. Until fairly recently, “people really haven’t paid much attention to depressive disorders in children under the age of 6,” said lead author Dr.joan luby, a psychiatrist at Washington university in St. Louis “ they didn’t think it could happen because children under 6 were too emotionally immature to experience it”.

Previous research suggested that depression affects about 2 percent of US preschoolers, or roughly 1,60,000 youngsters, at one time or another. But it was unclear whether depression in preschoolers could be “they didn’t think it could happen because children under 6 were too emotionally immature to experience it”.

Chronic, as it can be in older children and adults. Lusby’s research team followed more than 200 preschoolers, ages 3 to 6, for up to two years, including 75 diagnosed with major depression. The children had up to four mental health exams during the study. Among initially depressed children, 64 percent were still depressed or had a recurrent episode of depression six month later, and 40 percent still had problems after two years. Overall, nearly 20 percent had persistent or recurrent depression at all four exams.

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Ragas do have curative power

Music therapy is not new to Indians. It is called Gandharvaved in ayurveda where there is reference about particular ragas treating particular diseases.

The raga hindol used in a specific way gave miraculous relief to patients suffering from spondylitis. Lower back and knee pains in other patients also gave similar results. Being an engineer and a student of science, I wondered about the phenomenon behind these occurrences and started discussing with qualified therapists- Dr Himalaya Pantavaidya (M.D). a well-known anesthetist, and Vaidyaraj Sanjay Chhajed (M.D. Ayurveda), a Nadiatadnya (pulse expert), helped me clear my doubts- and I formulated a theory and system of music therapy called Sur-Sanjeevan, based on four major aspects – modern science; mood elevation theory; principles of ayurved; traditions of Indian classified music.

Stress relaxation:

Music can affect one’s moods in various ways. It can relax as well as activate the mind. At the end of a hectic day of work, your brain goes to the beta frequency state (between 12 and 16 Hertz). A favourite piece of slow instrumental music will bring it back to its relaxed alpha state (between 9 and 12 Hertz) and then in Theta state (between 5 and 8 Hertz). Any raga, any ghazal, any western music, film songs, fast or slow music- whatever you like can be used for relaxation. Music refreshes your mind, elevates your mood and prepares you for the next activity. Alaaps in ragas like Yaman, Bihag, Malkauns, Darbari Kanada on flute or violin are particularly effective in soothing the mind.

To perform your work smoothly, to accept challenges, to complete a task in scheduled time, you need ‘positive stress’ Ragas like hindol, Alaiya Bilawal and Bihag Shankara will enhance your willpower and help prepare your mind to face difficult situations.

Feelings like tension, anxiety, grief, anger, fear and depression create disturbances in the mind and generate harmful ‘negative stress’. To reduce tension and anxiety, a feeling of reassurance is required. Ragas like Rageshree and Gavti on instruments like sitar and sarod, played in Madhyalaya (medium speed), should be used for this purpose.

To get relief from grief, ragas like Kalavati and Bihag can be used. For anger, the Noon Ragas like Madmad Sarang and Multani heard several times over give you results. Ragas like Yaman and Bhoop are effective in combating fear, while ragas like Darbari, Sohni and Shankara are useful for depression.

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Overcome low self-esteem through yoga

Do you look up to somebody in your life? Do you feel somebody is better than you? If yes, you might be a victim of low self-esteem. A common psychological disorder among many, low self-esteem, as experts opine, is an umbrella term, which if not treated can lead to a number of fatal psychological disorders.

Defining low self-esteem, Dr.Deepali Kapoor, counseling psychologist in Apollo Hospital says, “It is basically what one feels about one-self. Though in my knowledge there is no psychological definition to it, it is considered as a disorder. Low self-esteem is about looking down on one-self, and not respecting one’s feelings.”

Experts also opine that one of the negative side-effects of low self-esteem is that its victim often suffer high stress illnesses, such as ulcers, colitis, high blood pressure, heart disease and personality disorders.Though,there can be many reasons for somebody to look down on himself, many argue that depression is a pre-requisite for low self-esteem.

“Depression is not a pre-requisite for low self-esteem, but it can be a symptom,” says Dr.Deepali.Elaborating on the issue, Dr.Aruna Broota, professor of psychology, Delhi University is of the opinion that other than depression there can be a number of factors that can lead to low self-esteem. “The persons’ relationship with his family is very important in this regard. Most people suffer from low self-esteem from their teenage years due various reasons which also includes parental bullying,” she says.

So, how does one get know that he has low self-esteem? Elaborates Dr.Broota.”The time a person comes to know that he has low self-esteem, half the work is done.” Doctors say people suffering from low self-esteem are usually submissive on the outer side. They hesitate to speak in groups, and are usually anxious people.

Elaborates Dr.Broota,”people suffering from low self-esteem are aggressive and cynical. Some also have habits such as tapping their feet while working and biting their lips.” So, how do we battle low self-esteem? Are there any remedies through which one can overcome this psychological disorder? We asked a few psychologists what they think is the best cure for low self-esteem.

Says Dr.Deepali,”First one should stand up for oneself. He should express himself if he doesn’t like some thing. By doing so, he will be able to make matters clear and will eventually start feeling good about himself and life.”

However, Dr Broota stressed on methods that can help the person alter his thoughts. “There are quite a few ways with which one can over come feelings of low self-esteem. Indian remedies include having food after regular intervals, yoga, jogging, as it is a car die-vascular exercise that generates endorphins that makes a person happy. Other than this we use cognition behavior therapy to cure people suffering from low self-esteem,” she says. Many also stressed on family intervention as one of the most important tool to fight low self-esteem. The next time you think “I am no good, and life is not worth living”, think again. It can be the first step towards developing low self-esteem, the best cure for which is nothing, but to love oneself.

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Quick facts

They might not be pandemics, but there’s something strange about these seven rare diseases.

Alice in wonderland syndrome: A disorienting neurological condition that affects visual perception. Patients perceive people, animals and objects as smaller than in reality.

Blaschko’s lines: First presented in 1901 by German Doctor Alfred Blaschko, it causes strange stripes all over the human body. Neither a specific disease nor a predictable symptom of a disease, these are an invisible pattern built in to human DNA.

Jumping Frenchman Disorder: A form of weird reflexes. Patients flail their arms, cry out and repeat words. This disease was first identified in some of Maine’s lumberjacks of French Canadian origin.

Legionnaires’ disease: The infectious disease acquired its name in July 1976 when an outbreak of pneumonia occurred among people attending a convention of the American legion in Philadelphia.

Pica: The urge to eat substances like clay and paper. Though it’s said to be linked with mineral deficiency, health experts have found no real cause or cure for this disease.

Progeria: A rare abnormality marked by premature aging in a child. A child born with this disease will be dead by the age of 13.

Walking Corpse Syndrome: A syndrome of mental depression and suicidal tendencies. Patients complain of having lost everything: possessions, part of or entire body, often believing that they are a walking corpse.

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Treatment for depression

Depression is one of the most common emotional and mental disorders. It is very unpleasant and difficult to cope up this type of illness. Everyone experience depression each day and they try to get rid of it. One should concentrate on natural substances than processed elements. It helps to save valuable money and time from health cares. Here are some symptoms and home remedies for depressed ones. You can also try well for tension-free life.

Depression symptoms

· Loss of energy

· Lack of sleep

· Fatigue

· Itching

· Nausea

· Constipation

· Giddiness

· Death of a friend or relative

· Aches and paints all over the body.

· Anxiety and tension

· Alcohol drug abuse

· Loss of appetite

· Impotence or frigidity

Home remedies for depression

1. Apple is used to treat with the persons of mental depression. The presence of vitamin B, phosphorus, and potassium, can help to control tear and wear of nerve cells in this fruit. It can be taken along with milk and honey for more effective.

2. Cashewnut apple, is well known remedy for depression. It is highly rich in vitamin B and thiamine that aids to stimulate appetite and the nervous system. It can really keep the body active and cheerful.

3. It is best to limit the intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, chocolate, soft drinks, sugar, chemical substances, and strong condiments.

4. Flu up your diet with fresh fruits and vegetables. Encourage light foods that helps to digest easily and avoid foods like not, oily and spicy.

5. Regular exercise plays an important role in reducing depression. It makes both mind and body strong and healthy.

6. A person who is suffering from depression should stay away from excess intake of caffeine, beverages pastries and candy.

7. You can boil 20-30 rose petals in water for 15 minutes and allow cooling it. Take this one 2-3 times each day. This is natural and simple home remedy in reducing depression.

8. Ashwagantha is also used in relieving depression. It aids to erase negative thoughts from mind.

9. Cardamom is very effective one in reducing stress and depression. You can prepare a tea by using cardamom which can soothe the nerves.

10. Yoga is also very effective depression treatment. It regulates the body and calms the mind like anything.

11. It is best to avoid meat and milk products during depression.

12. The root of asparagus can be grinded fine and patient may take 1-2 times each day in the depression treatment.

13. Relaxation and meridian are the best ways in curing depression. These can help to combat all the problems as a result of depression.

14. One should always support themselves with 10crs of loved one to give up depressive mood.

15. Prayer can also help in relieving depression. It plays an important role and very effective too.

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Massage for stroke patients

Stroke is said to be sudden loss of brain function in human body. It is badly affect the whole life. People with stroke can treat well by massage therapy. It is used to heal the body and improve blood circulation. Stroke is more common to men, Women and adults at any stages. However, women are more likely die of a stroke. It can affect the person physically, emotionally and mentally. Being, it has been treated well with proper medications, massage therapy can also highly recommend.

The persons with stroke who receive a massage can experience a right quality of life, improvement in general health and mainly reduce the pain and depression of diseases. People can engage in to massage session for 10 minutes each evening, before bedtime for seven days. This can reduce the anxiety, pain, blood pressure, and heart rate of elderly stroke patients according to a recent study.

Stroke is a serious disease to the patient that must be treated as early as possible to improve his chances of survival and recovery. Stroke should not be taken lightly and is a medical emergency. It is difficult to deal with the numerous effects of a stroke. Sometimes it can meet death. Proper medications or massage therapy can be imposed on the stroke body.

A few minutes of a massage can do a lot of good to the patients with stroke. It aids to recover from paralysis and pain. A registered massage therapist can bring back circulation to areas that are lack of blood flow in the brain. It also helps in pain control.

Massage therapy can help improve the right quality of life and lead a healthy life of someone who has suffered severe from strokes. Mostly these people are relying upon massage therapists for better support of disease. It is always best to check with the doctor before having any kind of massage therapy and make an appointment to massage parlors. Some of the doctors may highly recommend massage uses to the patients of strokes to control over the pain and depression.

Strokes are one of the main causes of adult disability and the leading cause of death next to cancer and heart diseases. It risks the loved ones and affects the family members severely. There are different types of strokes that can be treated according to the severity of the disease. Besides medical therapy and massage therapy are the best ones to this disorder of stroke safe and secure.

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Treatment for depression

Depression is very common. It is well related to both physical and mental health issues. There is no single cause for depression. Many of them like genetics, environment, life events, medical conditions, emotional and professional problems and the way people react to situations that occur in their lifestyle. The symptoms of depression include depressed mood or sadness most of the time without any particular reason, irritability, anger, anxiety, and inability to lone center ate on family & job, weight loss on gain, unable to sleep well, keep distance from friends and family. Thoughts of death or suicide and much like. It affects the whole life and leave in the sense of helplessness. If anyone experience any one of these symptoms, it is essential to visit a doctor as early as possible to have a better quality of life.

Depression is one of the most common emotional problems around the world. Depression can be mild or severe but must be treated for well-being. The depressed person may also experience headaches, loss of appetite, stomach upset and lack of sleep. Sometime, it can affect the brain. It is extremely hard to live with depression mood often. Sadness is usual to human but depression is more than ordinary sadness. Most of the children are adolescents are getting depressed like anything today.
Depression is treatable under effective physician. It will not lead the person weak or crazy but it is a real illness which is caused by chemical imbalance in the brain. There are wide varieties of treatments to give up depressive mood. The specific treatments include talk therapy, medication or a combination of both. When the depression are diagnosed and treated by a doctor, it will certainly disappear.

There are several types of depression among the people. So doctor who treat depression can carefully monitor the patients and help them to combat depression in their life. Talk therapy with a mental health profession is very safe and effective patients and doctors aid them to relieve from this real illness. They also encourage people by involving in to yoga, exercise, dance, music and so on. These approaches can obviously keeps distance from depression.
Medications can be varying from person to person under the treatments of depression. But the physician should provide the right dose to the patients. Because every person’s brain is different, what works well for one person might not work for other individual’s emotional care can also help to get relief from sadness of life when depression is severe.

Psychotherapy is also one of the main types of depression a treatment is often called “talk therapy”. Soft words can win hard hearts. This saying is very suitable to the treatment of psychotherapy. Many of the patients are getting recovered under these specific treatments.

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