anxiety and depression
Depression Therapies
Depression has long been considered a character flaw indicative of morally weak minded individuals. However, new research clearly shows that depression has distinct biochemical roots that affect the way nerve cells work. It is an illness which can be accurately diagnosed and treated successfully in the vast majority of cases. Through the recognition of causes and knowledge of the treatments, those suffering from depression are able to preserver and overcome their illness. A psychological condition is basically the emotional state of a person which leads them into depression. A few common conditions are guilt, loneliness, anxiety, and sadness. Guilt can be experienced by all age groups, but is especially common among the elderly who have the so-called “survivors guilt” for outliving their loved ones.
MASSAGE THERAPIES FOR DEPRESSION
According to the Mood Disorders Society of Canada, almost three million Canadians have serious depression, but only less than one third of them seek outside help for it.
According to The World Health Organization (WHO), anxiety and depression account for 79 percent of all psychiatric diagnosis. The organization also predicts that by 2020 major depression will be second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability worldwide.
In order to help patients cope with depression, holistic physicians and alternative therapists have been researching different healing methods. One such method is massage therapy.
Massage Therapy: Physical and Psychological Effects on Stress and Pain
Stress
Stress can have many triggers and many different effects on people. In our modern world, people are often under daily pressure to achieve increasing numbers of tasks in shorter periods of time.
Stress may contribute to lowered immunity and can be a significant factor in the development of symptoms of both physical and mental illness.
One common physical symptom of stress is muscle tension. This often results in pain such as headaches, backache and a sore neck.