{"id":712,"date":"2016-12-02T15:55:54","date_gmt":"2010-12-02T15:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.accessrx.com\/blog\/?p=712"},"modified":"2010-12-02T15:55:54","modified_gmt":"2010-12-02T15:55:54","slug":"interview-leading-york-psychotherapist-dr-michael-demarco-common-triggers-for-depression-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/expert-interviews-and-podcasts\/interview-leading-york-psychotherapist-dr-michael-demarco-common-triggers-for-depression-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Leading New York Psychotherapist, Dr. Michael DeMarco – Common Triggers for Depression and\/or Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"1.\u00a0 Would you say that depression and anxiety have become more common occurrences in the past decade or two? If so, what might be the reason behind the increase?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think people are more comfortable with assigning a label to their pain than they were in the past, which may have lead to depression and anxiety becoming more common.\u00a0 But there is something to be said for people having a low tolerance for the normal ups and downs that come with just being alive.\u00a0 We are not meant to be 100% blissfully happy or totally level emotionally with no highs and lows- we\u2019re not robots or Stepford Wives!<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 What are the most common \u201ctriggers\u201d for depression and\/or anxiety? Can these be avoided or prevented? <\/strong><\/p>\n

My style of therapy is called Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, which is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.\u00a0 With this framework, triggers to anxiety and depression are our own irrational, distorted thoughts about an event, adversity or situation.\u00a0 Following these thoughts then lead to unhealthy negative emotions like depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Once someone has identified that they need help for anxiety, depression \"\"or anger issues, what should be their first few steps toward healing? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Find a therapist who is going to use evidence-based therapy to help you get better, not waste time talking about why you became depressed or anxious.\u00a0 No one can really tell you why, only help you figure out what to do about it!<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Are more people turning to Career Counseling given the state of the economy? What are some benefits of Career Counseling? <\/strong><\/p>\n

In these difficult economic times, career is on everyone’s mind- either finding a new one, or making sure they are cultivating the one they already have. As professional career counselors, we will help guide you throughout this often daunting process.We lead educational group workshops focused on improving time management skills, alleviating stress, mock-interviewing, resume writing, networking and maintaining self-confidence.<\/p>\n