Depression

Holiday depression can be gruesome. Using simple tools like going outside, expressing yourself, and being surrounded by good people can take away depression.

Dec 11, 2009 - Stephen Malone

The Christmas and holiday season can be cause for seasonal depression, but a person can overcome the holiday blues with several different approaches.

Dec 2, 2009 - Nellene Teubner Plouffe

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.

Nov 26, 2009 - Kathleen Duffy

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.

Nov 25, 2009 - Cyndi Brandon

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.

Nov 22, 2009 - Linda Mundorff

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.

Nov 20, 2009 - Linda Mundorff

Researchers believe that depression, particularly in the elderly, may be related to elevated homocysteine levels. A deficiency in B vitamins may be the cause.

Nov 18, 2009 - Laura Owens

The holidays can amplify feelings of loneliness or anxiety. Realistic expectations and coping strategies can help when dealing with depression during the holidays.

Oct 22, 2009 - Luke Arnott

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.

Oct 13, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

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.

Oct 1, 2009 - Tiffany Krey

Music can be used as a natural anti-depressant. A carefully selected list of songs can improve the mood of someone experiencing depression.

Sep 26, 2009 - Anita Simpson

Identifying symptoms and causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder to better understand and treat this fairly common form of depression.

Sep 7, 2009 - Brittany Stewart

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.

Aug 6, 2009 - Stuart Cooke

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.

Jul 23, 2009 - Stuart Cooke

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.

Jun 25, 2009 - Michielle Beck

Pristiq is a new antidepressant used for anxiety, bipolar, and panic disorders.

Jun 20, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh

As an adjunct to medication, two common forms of therapy - Interpersonal Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - may spur recovery from depression.

Jun 8, 2009 - Tracey Lloyd

Teenagers with depressive tendencies or whose parents suffer from depression can learn to overcome these patterns with therapy and coping skills, a new study shows.

Jun 4, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Whether someone suffers from clinical unipolar depression, or is on the downside of a bipolar mood swing, creativity - and life - can continue.

May 31, 2009 - Pamela Mooman

There are plenty of antidepressants to choose from. Effexor is a SSNRI.

May 19, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh

Everyone experiences loss at sometime in his/her life. It may be the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss due to divorce, or loss due to other negative life changes.

May 14, 2009 - Valerie Nosek

SSRI drugs have known sexual side effects. Researchers believe they harm not only your sex life but the possibility of finding and sustaining love, romance, and marriage.

May 12, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Some practitioners suggest that taking Reiki Attunements facilitates significant improvements in physical health, spiritual development, and psychological growth.

May 5, 2009 - Jade Ashcroft

In a bold step that goes beyond previous recommendations, an advisory panel is urging doctors to screen all teenagers for depression, even if symptoms are not present.

Apr 6, 2009 - Patti Ziemke

The college years are supposed to be some of the best years of a person's life, but unfortunately this is not always the case.

Mar 25, 2009 - Tayla Holman