Modern men eat much differently than their Stone Age ancestors. Could these changes in eating habits be a factor in depression? Guest authors Ron Hoggan M.A. and James ... Read More

Leptin, a hormone that is thought to control hunger, may also help those suffering from depression.

This article from Cathy Wong, our Alternative Medicine Guide, provides some insight into how emotions and physical health are interconnected. Depression, for example, is related to the health of ... Read More

Once you get past the archaic sounding terminology, Traditional Chinese Medicine provides a holistic alternative to Western medicine that many claim has helped them with a wide variety of conditions, ... Read More

Could Traditional Chinese Medicine hold the answers for easing SSRI withdrawal symptoms? This article by Subhuti Dharmananda, Ph.D. presents the idea of using an ancient Chinese herbal remedy to ... Read More

Antidepressants do not increase the risk of suicide attempts or death by suicide in adults, according to a study in the January 2006 issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers at ... Read More

Is your child confused or upset because you don't feel up to doing things with them like you used to? "Why Are You So Sad? A Child's Book About Parental ... Read More

A member recently asked a very provocative question: "Do you sometimes feel 'happy' about being depressed and not want to overcome it?" Once you get past your outrage, ... Read More

Stories of famous people with depression and other mood disorders.

Are you an exceptionally creative person? Many famous artists, composers and other highly creative people have also had mood disorders. This has led some to speculate that there is ... Read More

A new study has found that genetics plays a bigger role in depression for women than it does for men. Researchers reviewed "twin studies" of depression - studies that compared identical twins ... Read More

Q. Is there a cure for depression or is it something we have to battle all our lives?

Q. What is the difference between clinical depression and sadness? A. Although depression is often thought of a being an extreme state of sadness, there is a vast difference ... Read More

Many women are opting to use herbal products as well as lifestyle changes to treat their premenstrual depression. Click through to learn more about these alternatives to prescription drugs.