January 31, 2023
It is important to note that mindfulness-based interventions
should not be used as a substitute for professional treatment,
and individuals with comorbid depression should always seek
the guidance of a mental health professional. - LTC
Depression often comes along with trauma
Traumatic stress can result from many different experiences, including those that are dangerous or shocking, and can cause people to feel and think differently about the world around them. For example, someone who survived a car crash might start to feel anxious whenever they hear a car screech to a stop, or may start noticing themselves believing the world is a basically unsafe place. People that experience traumatic stress – and the mental health diagnosis it causes, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – are also more likely to develop other conditions, including depression. We examined this connection in a recent study.
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