How to Manage Anxiety in an Uncertain World?

How to Manage Anxiety in an Uncertain World?

The past few years have tested us all – the fight against COVID, economic instability, and the war in Ukraine. We have all been affected, some more, some less. That’s quite a lot for just a few years! Especially for…

Stress – a Trend or a Natural State?

Stress – a Trend or a Natural State?

Although we sometimes struggle to define exactly what stress is, we still recognize when it’s bothering us – a sense of tension, lack of energy or fatigue, irritability, dissatisfaction, overly emotional reactions to things that previously wouldn’t have triggered such…

Depression in Children Presents in Very Diverse Forms

Depression in Children Presents in Very Diverse Forms

We are already quite aware of adult depression and know how to recognize it, but diagnosing depression in children is somewhat more challenging. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders worldwide. According to WHO statistics, Estonia ranks among…

A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on Depression

A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on Depression

On average, 5% of the population is affected by depression each year. The prevalence of psychiatric disorders is similar across different countries, although it can be influenced to some extent by societal stability and, in our latitude, also by the…