Telehealth Utilization for Chronic Illness and Depression
It's common to feel sad or discouraged after having a heart attack, receiving a cancer diagnosis, or trying to manage a chronic condition such as pain. You may face new limits on what you can do and feel stressed or worried about the results of treatment and the future. It can be difficult to adapt to a new reality and cope with the changes and ongoing treatment that comes with a diagnosis. Favorite activities, such as hiking or gardening, may be more difficult to do. Temporary feelings of sadness are to be expected, but if these and other symptoms last more than a couple of weeks, you may have depression. Psychoanalysis for depression affects your ability to carry on with daily life and enjoy family, friends, work and leisure. The health effects of depression go beyond mood: Depression is a serious medical illness with many symptoms, including physical ones. Some symptoms of depression include: Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood Feeling hopeless or pessimistic Fe...