Video Podcasts
Maryland Health Today
Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Overview:
Depression causes feelings of sadness, loss and anger that can interfere
with everyday life. It affects up to 16 million Americans. Anxiety disorders
are also rather common. In this interview, we learn the latest treatments for
depression and anxiety disorders, such as panic attacks, phobias and obsessive-compulsive
disorder.
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Part One:
- Symptoms of depression
- Medications such as anti-depressants
- Role of therapy for depression
- Relapse risk factors
- Seasonal Affective Disorder and treatments
Part Two:
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Phobias, including common phobias
- Phobias with anxiety attacks
- Treatments for anxiety and phobias
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
Guest:
Dr. Hinda Dubin,
psychiatrist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a clinical assistant
professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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