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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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