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Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Overview:
Life has become stressful for many people because of the turbulence in the economy. In this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, a psychiatrist describes the physical and emotional impact of stress and discusses strategies to cope with stress and related conditions, including anxiety and depression.

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Part One:

Good stress versus bad stress
Coping with financial stress
Excessive stress and anxiety
Body's reactions to stress
Stress management
Good sleep hygiene
Panic attacks

Part Two:

Connection between depression and stress
Symptoms of depression
Medical conditions associated with depression
Depression treatments
Medication/Counseling
Children and depression

Guest:
Dr. Jill RachBeisel, a psychiatrist and the director of community psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. RachBeisel is also an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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