Facts and Myths about Depression
We have heard a lot of stories about people in our family or close friend circle, where they are being described as someone who has lost his/her mind or is mental and is deemed as a burden to the society. The issue here is depression has been a part ...
Teenage Depression – Why it may happen?
Depression is on the rise among children and adolescents. According to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.ThatMate tries to decipher a few causes for this alarming condit ...
Am I Really Depressed?
The girl sat on her bed, staring at the wall in front. She seemed tired for a girl who had just woken up after a long night’s sleep. It took her immense strength to step out of bed and begin her day. At that moment, her mother peeped into the room. W ...
Signs that a child is depressed!
Adolescence is a period of significant transitions – both physiological and psychological. As children adapt to these changes, they are likely to experience several ups and downs. Not all children transition smoothly into adolescence and some may fac ...