How to deal with stress and depression?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My son is saying he has so much work stress and pressure, and because of this, he is not speaking or interacting properly. I would like to know if he is undergoing depression. How does one deal with it? Please help.

Answered by Dr. Aneel Kumar

Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Suhail University. With extensive clinical and academic experience, he also serves as the in-charge of the Department of Psychiatry and is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH). He is also a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Dr. Kumar has played an active role in advancing mental health awareness through workshops, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) programs for medical students, healthcare professionals, and the corporate sector. He is experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and is committed to improving mental health outcomes through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The information you have provided is concise to conclude the health condition. Can you please tell me more about his condition?

1) How are his sleeping habits and eating habits?

2) Are there any depressive or anxiety symptoms?

3) Any mood changes and triggers?

4) What is the stress at work?

5) Is it genuine stress, or does he take changes as stress?

6) Is there any use of addictive substances like smoking or anything else?

Please talk to him, inquire about the following details, and revert with an answer as it will help treat the condition better.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 18, 2022
Reviewed At April 30, 2024

Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Suhail University. With extensive clinical and academic experience, he also serves as the in-charge of the Department of Psychiatry and is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH). He is also a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Dr. Kumar has played an active role in advancing mental health awareness through workshops, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) programs for medical students, healthcare professionals, and the corporate sector. He is experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and is committed to improving mental health outcomes through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy.

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Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Suhail University. With extensive clinical and academic experience, he also serves as the in-charge of the Department of Psychiatry and is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH). He is also a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. Dr. Kumar has played an active role in advancing mental health awareness through workshops, seminars, and continuing medical education (CME) programs for medical students, healthcare professionals, and the corporate sector. He is experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions and is committed to improving mental health outcomes through patient-centered care, education, and advocacy.

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