8 Differences Between Anxiety and Depression
8 Differences Between Anxiety and Depression.
Anxiety and depression are common mental health disorders that often occur together. About 60% of people with anxiety also develop depression, making it hard to distinguish between the two. Here are the main differences.
References:
https://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/cm/difference-between-depression-and-anxiety
Anxiety and depression are common mental health disorders that often occur together. About 60% of people with anxiety also develop depression, making it hard to distinguish between the two. Here are the main differences.
References:
https://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/cm/difference-between-depression-and-anxiety
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00:09Alright, today we are going to take differences between anxiety and depression.
00:14Anxiety and depression are common mental health disorders that often occur together.
00:18About 60% of people with anxiety also develop depression,
00:21making it hard to distinguish between the two. Here are the main differences.
00:251. Prevalence. Anxiety affects more people than depression.
00:29Around 7% of US adults have depression, while 19% experience anxiety.
00:34Among children, anxiety is also more common.
00:372. Risk factors. Both disorders share similar risk factors,
00:40including genetics and environmental factors like stress and trauma.
00:44They are also twice as common in women.
00:46Hormonal changes can be a specific risk factor for depression in women.
00:503. Development age. Anxiety often appears before or during adolescence,
00:54while depression usually starts between adolescence and mid-adulthood.
00:57If both conditions are present, anxiety symptoms typically show up first.
01:024. Symptoms. Anxiety symptoms include restlessness, irritability,
01:06difficulty concentrating, and uncontrollable worry.
01:09Depression symptoms often involve sadness and hopelessness.
01:12Both can cause fatigue, sleep problems, and unexplained aches.
01:16Since symptoms can overlap, a professional diagnosis is essential.
01:195. Therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy
01:22CBT is effective for both conditions.
01:25For anxiety, CBT focuses on challenging anxious thought patterns.
01:29For depression, it targets pessimistic thoughts affecting mood.
01:326. Medications. Medications can alleviate symptoms of both anxiety and depression.
01:37Antidepressants like SSRIs, SNRIs, and tricyclics are used for both disorders.
01:43Specific anti-anxiety medications include anxiolytics and beta blockers.
01:477. Alternative treatments. Other treatments for anxiety and depression include
01:51Electroconvulsive therapy ECT, effective for severe depression not responding to other treatments.
01:57Transcranial magnetic stimulation TMS, used for both anxiety and depression.
02:02Psilocybin mushrooms, in a controlled environment,
02:04this psychedelic treatment may relieve depression symptoms.
02:078. Suicide risk. Suicide risk varies between the two disorders.
02:12Anxiety doubles the risk of suicide, depression increases it by 26 times,
02:16and having both conditions increases the risk by 54 times compared to people without either illness.
02:21Understanding the differences between anxiety and depression can help you or a loved one seek
02:25appropriate treatment. If you experience symptoms of either condition, consult a healthcare
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