top of page
depresso espresso.jpg

WELCOME TO DEPRESSO ESPRESSO AND ANXIETY MUFFIN

A Mental  Heath Forum

Home: Welcome
Depression: A Student's Perspective
05:50
Demystifying Medicine McMaster

Depression: A Student's Perspective

This video educates students about depression in order to minimize the stigma that is associated with the medical condition. It discusses how depression impacts lives and describes its symptoms, causes and treatment options. The video also provides information about resources available at McMaster University for students who are living with depression. This video was made by McMaster students Zunaira Tarique, Shatha Jaber, Semir Bulle and Haley Leroux in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program Copyright McMaster University 2017 Subscribe to the McMaster Demystifying Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingMedicine This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health. Subtitles/captions now available in" Arabic Norwegian Please select desired subtitles/captions in the "Settings" in YouTube. #DemystifyingMedicine, #MentalHealth References: Aan het Rot, M., Mathew, S. J., & Charney, D. S. (2009). Neurobiological mechanisms in major depressive disorder. CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal, 180(3), 305–313. http://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.080697 Canadian Mental Health Association. (2016). Stigma and Discrimination. Retrieved http://ontario.cmha.ca/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/stigma-and-discrimination/ Kanter, J. W., Busch, A. M., Weeks, C. E., & Landes, S. J. (2008). The Nature of Clinical Depression: Symptoms, Syndromes, and Behavior Analysis. The Behavior Analyst, 31(1), 1–21. MacGil, M. (2016). Depression: causes, symptoms, and treatments. Retrieved: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/kc/depression-causes-symptoms-treatments-8933#depression_symptoms Psych Guides. (2016). Depression Symptoms, Causes, and Effects. Retrieved: http://www.psychguides.com/guides/depression-symptoms-causes-and-effects/ Stengler-Wenzke, K., Angermeyer, M. C., & Matschinger, H. (2000). Depression and stigma. Psychiatrische Praxis, 27(7), 330-335.
Generalized anxiety disorder and coping strategies
03:45
Demystifying Medicine McMaster

Generalized anxiety disorder and coping strategies

Anxiety is an enhanced state in which one is extremely sensitive to detecting potential threats. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one type of anxiety disorder that is known to be associated with excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday things. It can severely impact one’s daily life and can be daunting. This video outlines the key features of GAD and ways to cope with it. This video was made by McMaster students Abeer Adil, Ali Hamade, Mina Hanna, and Sagaana Thushiyenthan in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program. Copyright McMaster University 2018. Subscribe to the McMaster Demystifying Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingMedicine This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health. #DemystifyingMedicine, #MentalHealth References: (2018). Tips to manage anxiety and stress. Retrieved from https://adaa.org/tips-manage-anxiety-and-stress American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM- 5. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association. Beesdo, K., Knappe, S., & Pine, D. S. (2009). Anxiety and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents: developmental issues and implications for DSM-V. Psychiatric Clinics, 32(3), 483-524. Dulin, P. L., & Passmore, T. (2010). Avoidance of potentially traumatic stimuli mediates the relationship between accumulated lifetime trauma and late‐life depression and anxiety. Journal of Traumatic Stress: Official Publication of The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 23(2), 296-299. Heim, C., & Nemeroff, C. B. (2001). The role of childhood trauma in the neurobiology of mood and anxiety disorders: preclinical and clinical studies. Biological psychiatry, 49(12), 1023-1039. Karen Rowa, M.A., & Antony, M.M. (2002). Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).Retrieved from https://www.stjoes.ca/health-services/mental-health-addiction-services/mental-health-services/anxiety-treatment-and-research-clinic-atrc-/definitions-and-useful-links/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad- Lau, J. Y., Eley, T. C., & Stevenson, J. (2006). Examining the state-trait anxiety relationship: a behavioural genetic approach. Journal of abnormal child psychology, 34(1), 18. Rodriguez, D. (2009). How to handle panic attacks. Retrieved from https://www.everydayhealth.com/anxiety/how-to-handle-panic-attacks.aspx Seedat, S., Scott, K.M., Angermeyer, M.C. (2009). Cross-national associations between gender and mental disorders in the World Health Organization World Mental Health Surveys. Arch Gen Psychiatry, 66(7), 785–795. Teichman, M., Barnea, Z., & Rahav, G. (1989). Sensation seeking, state and trait anxiety, and depressive mood in adolescent substance users. International Journal of the Addictions, 24(2), 87-99. Understanding and finding help for anxiety. Retrieved from https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/understanding-and-finding-help-for-anxiety/
Home: Video
Search

Double Shot

This morning was a struggle to wake up. For a lot of us who fight with depression this can be the hardest part of our days. There is...

What is Depression?

Depression is a mood disorder that causes sever symptoms over how you feel, think, and interpret daily activities through life. There are...

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is the feeling of nervousness, fear, worry, and stress. Though this is a normal feeling we all experience at some point in our...

Out with the old, in with the new

As we fight everyday with Anxiety and Depression remember tomorrow is a new day! Create the Change you want. Talk to a friend. NEVER...

Home: Blog2

ABOUT THE PROJECT

We wanted to create a forum where those struggling with mental health, especially Anxiety and Depression, could go to learn more about these mental illnesses and how to treat them. We are college kids, not trained professionals.

Home: Contact

©2019 by Depresso Espresso and Anxiety Muffin. Proudly created with Wix.com

bottom of page