depression - Habiba Tunau MD

Staying sane during these trying times !

May 5, 2020
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Health

May is Mental Awareness month and now more than ever during this Coronavirus pandemic so many of us are suffering from heightened levels of anxiety, fear and depression - not to mention those that already suffer from mental health problems such as panic disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse and addiction. There has been a lot of emotional trauma associated with the unimaginable loss of loved ones that many have suffered; the fear of contacting the virus especially…

DEPRESSION IS REAL

June 12, 2018
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Health

I woke up today thinking the last few days have been filled with tragic news but today would be different . Today I was going to be upbeat. I reached for my cell phone to check my social media sites and the first thing I saw was “tribute to Anthony Bourdain”. My first thought was : it must be about some award he is getting. I continued to read and learned he had died today ! One of my heroes…

Common Myths of Depression & Suicide during the Holidays

January 8, 2017
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Health

Dr. John Draper, Director of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, shares with Frances Gonzalez, Director of Communication for Mental Health Association of New York City, the common myths and misconceptions of depression and suicide during the holidays.

Depression during the Holidays

January 8, 2017
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Health

Depression is very common during the holidays, especially when you are feeling vulnerable. The holiday season brings greater stress with all the hustle and bustle of family get togethers, social gatherings, work deadlines, vacations to plan, and gifts to buy. For many additional stressors, such as unemployment, illness, divorce or death of a love one only compounds one’s sense of frustration and loneliness, increasing levels of anxiety and/or depression. The darker days and longer nights, resulting in less sunlight, can…