Depression
Feature Writer Articles in Depression
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Clinical Depression Statistics
Statistics on clinical depression reveal how long depression symptoms last and facts about the limits of effective treatments for depression.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Contributing Articles in Depression
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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