Psychologist warned about the consequences of unnoticed depression

Psychologist Yulia Belkina explained the dangers of unnoticed depression and what diseases it triggers.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Tuesday, May 12, she explained that health problems can be the result of mental overload: this is how she puts an unbearable burden on the body.

The specialist warned that the main danger of emotional exhaustion lies in its long-term consequences. According to her, stress often leads to the development of chronic diseases, including gastrointestinal problems, migraines, vascular and cardiovascular diseases, as well as autoimmune disorders.

The specialist noted that a healthy lifestyle, sports, vitamins and sleep patterns help to support the body, but this is not enough without solving internal psychological conflicts. As an example, Belkina cited a situation where a person continues to work at an unloved job due to obligations, experiencing stress on a daily basis, which can eventually lead to depression.

To avoid serious consequences, the expert advised not to start taking sedatives and sleeping pills on your own, but if there is no improvement after a full rest, take a psychological test and, if necessary, consult a specialist — a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist.

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Clinical psychologist Lidia Inshina said on May 6 that women are more likely to cry and complain of anxiety, while men suffer from insomnia and take out their anger on others. According to her, it is important for doctors to better recognize the signs of male depression and create comfortable ways for men to seek help, for example, through thematic interest groups. In her opinion, effective treatment is possible only taking into account the patient's characteristics and lifestyle, the website reports. kp.ru .

On May 3, medical psychologist Sofia Pavlova said that caring for plants can help reduce anxiety, stress, and mild apathy, but this is not enough for clinical depression — professional help is needed. Life.ru .

Also in May, it was reported that scientists were getting closer to creating a biomarker for diagnosing depression. Researchers are studying the aging of immune cells and suggest that it will be possible to detect the disease in the future using a blood test.

In April, Svetlana Shport, the chief freelance psychiatrist at the Ministry of Health, called for contacting a psychiatrist if apathy lasts more than two weeks. According to her, sudden mood swings can indicate a mental disorder, so if they interfere with daily life, you should consult a psychiatrist, notes 360.ru .

In March, psychiatrist Alexander Sergievich pointed out that in Russia, depression is more common among specialists whose work involves constant communication with people — doctors, teachers and managers. According to him, we are talking about those professions that are characterized by professional burnout, according to NSN.

In October, psychologist Olga Pugovkina, in an interview with the Moscow City News agency, noted that representatives of the younger generation aged 25-30 show the greatest vulnerability to anxiety and depressive disorder. According to her, with anxiety-depressive disorder, as with other disorders, it is better to tune in not to "fight", but to help and treatment.

Before that Pravda.Ru She wrote that physical activity is not only a way to improve mood, but also an effective tool for preventing depression. Due to the ability of muscles to convert stress metabolites, training becomes a natural "detox" for the brain.