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 		Chronic vs. Episodic Depression and Its Cures
Knowing whether depression is chronic or episodic can help people make better treatment decisions. Fighting depression involves knowing the facts about depression cures.
Clinical Depression Statistics
Statistics on clinical depression reveal how long depression symptoms last and facts about the limits of effective treatments for depression.
Dr. Kelly Rohan Discusses SAD CBT Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is emerging as an effective treatment for SAD. But all SAD therapies, including CBT and bright light therapies, have limitations.
10,000 Lux Light Therapy vs. SAD Talk Therapy
Dr. Kelly Rohan discusses her SAD research, what cognitive therapy (CBT) for Seasonal Affective Disorder is like, and how to find a CBT therapist for winter depression.
Preventing Winter Depression – Best SAD Therapy
Dr. Kelly Rohan's new study of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) treatment shows that CBT - not light therapy - can best prevent symptoms of seasonal depression.
10,000 Lux Light Therapy Lamps
10,000 lux white light therapy is the treatment of choice for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). But choosing the right light therapy lamp is critical. Here's how.
Chronotherapeutics for Affective Disorders
Michael Terman - who developed 10,000 lux light therapy for seasonal affective disorder - and his colleagues share their practices and protocols for light treatment.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for SAD
A recent study shows that CBT alone or with 10,000 lux light therapy provides longer-lasting results in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder than light treatment alone.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Treatment
Light therapy has become the treatment of choice for Seasonal Affective Disorder. But a new study shows cognitive-behavioral therapy may be a better choice long-term.
Major Depressive Episode Symptoms
People with depressive signs and symptoms may be having a Major Depressive Episode (MDE). Knowing this can answer the question, "Are you clinically depressed?"
Light Therapy in Seasonal Affective Disorder
Millions of people dread the arrival of winter and the depression symptoms it brings. But others, who have discovered SAD light therapy, have a different outlook.
Causes of Winter Depression and Blues
Studies show seasonal Depression (SAD) or winter blues have to do with the light where one lives, melatonin, and circadian rhythms that control the sleep-wake cycle.
Seasonal Affective Disorder Depression Symptoms
The symptoms of winter blues are common, and are slightly different from regular depression. Not everyone with symptoms can be diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Seasonal Affective Disorder Light Therapy
There are a variety of treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder, like white light therapy, medication, and cognitive therapy. Winter depression can be helped.
10,000 Lux Light Therapy for Depression
For Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), most - but not all - people benefit from white light therapy. Other options like blue light therapy are being explored.
Coping with Depression
People with depression have their ups and downs, even if they are in counseling or on anti-depressant medications. Knowing how to cope with symptoms in daily life is key.
Dealing with Depression in Daily Life
Anti-depressant medication and depression counseling can help, but knowing how to help oneself deal with depression is necessary to cope better.
Depression is a Heart Attack Risk Factor
It is more important than ever to recognize and treat depression, to reduce the risk of heart disease. Depression is a serious risk factor for heart attacks.
Options for Treating Depression
Now that people know depression is a biological illness, does that mean they must take medication for it? Are antidepressants the best treatment for depression?
The Most Effective Antidepressant Medications
All antidepressant medications can effectively treat depression but many have side effects such as weight gain. Research uncovers the most effective antidepressant drugs.
Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Depression
Deep brain stimulation (DBS), an experimental surgery for treatment-resistant depression, may be an alternative to electro-convulsive therapy (ECT). But there are risks.
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Contributing Articles in Depression

 		How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Ways to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder that may help SAD sufferers alleviate symptoms and get through the long, dark winter months when symptoms are most severe.
Depression and the Stigma Surrounding it
A look inside depression and the difficulties associated with this disease, as well as touching on the importance of family support
Keeping a Clean House; Easing Depression
How cleaning and keeping an organized home can ease depression. Methods to incorporate clean habits into daily life to help battle depression.
Five American Men Who Battled Depression
This article looks at five American men whose lives were influenced by episodes of severe depression.
How To Survive Job Loss
Psychologists say that job loss is right up there with divorce and the death of a loved one. How can you get through this difficult period?
What is Sadness, and How to Cope with it
Sadness is all around and learning to cope with it could mean the difference between living a healthy life and carrying the weight of the world upon ones shoulders.
Got the "Holiday Blues"? It Could Be The Sugar
Recent findings link over-consumption of sugar to depression. Keep the "blues' from spoiling your holiday by limiting your sugar consumption.
Walk Away From Holiday Stress
Too much of a good thing - and over the festive season, it's too much of too many good things - can lead to holiday stress. The solution? Take a walk.
Beat the Winter Blues
Many people get down in the cold months of the year. Some of this can be attributed to SAD and reduced sunlight. Using artificial lighting can help, as can these tips.
Coping With Holiday Depression
Holiday depression can be gruesome. Using simple tools like going outside, expressing yourself, and being surrounded by good people can take away depression.
Depression Help is Available for Holiday Stress
The Christmas and holiday season can be cause for seasonal depression, but a person can overcome the holiday blues with several different approaches.
Dealing with Depression in Sport
The suicide of German goalkeeper, Robert Enke, in November 2009 has highlighted the prevailing stigma of mental illness and depression in the world of competitive sport.
How to Overcome Depression Naturally
When it is more than just the blahs, steps need to be taken to defeat depression. A happier outlook on life without drugs is within reach.
Depression and Physical Manifestations of Pain
Depression is a serious medical problem that affects both the mind and the body. Vague physical pain is often the only symptom reported, making it difficult to diagnose.
Holiday Depression – Thanksgiving Blues Causes
Late autumn is more than just a season; it marks the beginning of the holidays, which unfortunately, for many is a trigger to episodes of anxiety, stress, and depression.
Depression and Elevated Homocysteine Levels
Researchers believe that depression, particularly in the elderly, may be related to elevated homocysteine levels. A deficiency in B vitamins may be the cause.
How to Avoid Holiday Depression
The holidays can amplify feelings of loneliness or anxiety. Realistic expectations and coping strategies can help when dealing with depression during the holidays.
Fear of Crime Causes Depression
Is the world more dangerous today than in the past? Statistics indicate that the world is becoming safer, yet the perception of increasing danger persists.
Ways to Overcome Depression
Overcoming depression can be a challenge, but by understanding the warning signs and symptoms of depression and how to combat negative feelings, sadness can disappear.
Music Therapy for Depression
Music can be used as a natural anti-depressant. A carefully selected list of songs can improve the mood of someone experiencing depression.
Battling Seasonal Affective Disorder
Identifying symptoms and causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder to better understand and treat this fairly common form of depression.
Techniques for Coping with Depression
Although depression is a mental illness that may require medication to treat, there are a few ways in which a depressed individual can help themselves toward recovery.
Depression Symptoms
Although depression is hard to diagnose, there are a definite symptoms that enable a person to tell if they are experiencing "the blues" or a true mood disorder.
Homeopathic and Natural Remedies for Depression
If someone is battling depression and can't or doesn't want to take prescription medication, there are other alternative remedies that may help his condition.
Is Pristiq a More Effective Antidepressant?
Pristiq is a new antidepressant used for anxiety, bipolar, and panic disorders.
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