Journal of Depression and Anxiety Disorders

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Commentary Article Pages 151-152

Mending the Future: Correlates of Depression among Adolescents

Authors: Adekeye AP

Abstract: Depression is a major mental health problem, and an important public health challenge. It is characterized by undue or excessive sadness, reduced energy and loss of interests in previously pleasurable activities. Depression is usually associated with poor quality of life and it is the single largest contributor to global disability and a major contributor to suicides [1].

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Research Article Pages 141-150

Sleep Disturbances and Chronic Pain as Potential Indicators for Therapeutic Intervention in Subjects with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Authors: Mark W. Ruddock, Joanne Watt, Mary Jo Kurth, Melissa E. Milanak, John V. Lamont, and Peter Fitzgerald

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychiatric disorder that can develop after experiencing a potentially traumatic event (PTE). PTSD often co-occurs with other physical and psychiatric disorders and the most common physical comorbidities of PTSD are sleep disturbances (SDs) (insomnia and nightmares) and pain (chronic). Most individuals do not link their physical pain and SDs with past trauma, and as a result, many will turn to medications (often self-medication(s)) and unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as tobacco and alcohol, which can precipitate addiction problems. The aim of the pilot study was to collect information on sociodemographic factors and comorbidities reported by PTSD subjects, such as SDs and chronic pain, and identify characteristics and behaviours that could be targeted for therapeutic interventional modalities.

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