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Our blog covers questions about depression as well as mental well-being in general. Simply browse through the articles or filter by keyword to find specific answers to your questions.

Couple at the coast in winter- Pärchen am Strand im Winter
Winter depression Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in a variety of…
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Man in crouching position - Mensch in Kauerstellung
How do I recognize depression? Depression is a prevalent mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be a silent and invisible…
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Mother playing with child - Mutter spielt mit Kind
Depression after birth – postpartum depression Depression after birth, also known as postpartum depression, is a serious mental health condition that can affect new mothers. This…
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Burnout & Depression
Burn-out and depression Burn-out and depression are two mental health issues that have become increasingly common in recent years. While the terms may…
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Pregnant woman - Schwangere
Depression and pregnancy Depression and pregnancy are two conditions that can occur simultaneously. While depression is common in the general population, it can…
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Woman in winter
Winter blues Winter blues, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that typically occurs during the winter…
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Winter Depression
What is winter depression? Since we are often asked about "winter depression" at this time of year, we would like to answer the most…
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Indications and Symptoms of Depression Depression creeps into one’s life often unnoticed until the point where the demands of everyday life become too much. It…
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Depression in the family When a loved one is suffering from depression Facing the challenging reality of battling a psychological issue can be quite…
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Self-help groups for depression Self-help groups - an established support system Self-help groups have been a popular type of assistance while coping with a…
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The positive effect of exercise on depression On some level, all of us are aware that exercise is good for our body. However, more often it is…
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Depression and burnout What is burnout? Burnout is associated with chronic work-related stress. According to international guidelines, burnout consists of 1. a feeling…
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Post-pregnancy depression – symptoms, causes, and treatment The birth of a baby is a joyful event - you are welcoming a new human being into the world,…
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Depression in pregnancy – you are not alone Depression in pregnancy, or antenatal depression, is not something to be taken lightly. As the matter of fact, if you…
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Mental health awareness during COVID – 19 Mental health awareness is not a fleeting trend caused by the current pandemic. The pandemic has made us come out…
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Serotonin, melatonin and depression The neurotransmitter serotonin plays a major role in the development and maintenance of depression. Just like melatonin, it not only…
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Depression and burnout Although the term "burnout" is widely used today and was first used by a specialist (Herbert J. Freundenberger) in 1974,…
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Ways out of depression The first step in finding your way out of depression is one of the most difficult for many sufferers: allowing…
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My partner is suffering from depression – what now? Depression is not only an enormous burden for the patient, but also for their close ones. The closer you are…
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Indications and Symptoms of Depression Unfortunately, even today, the first signs of depression are rarely recognized correctly: This is partly due to the very unspecific…
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Self-help groups for depression There are some positive effects of self-help groups that have been demonstrated in depression and other diseases. These make them…
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Different health professions: Psychiatrists, Psychotherapists, Psychologists – Who does what? It is easy to lose your bearings, when faced with the jungle of different health professions. Although many people notice…
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Ways out of depression The first step in finding your way out of depression is one of the most difficult for many sufferers: allowing…
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Depression and physical activity People suffering from depression tend to be less interested in excessive exercise and physical activity. However, this is exactly what…
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Causes of depression The occurrence of depression cannot usually be traced back to a single trigger. Many research findings suggest that depression is…
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