The fact is there is no 100% fool proof method of killing yourself, nor is it a pretty sight for those left behind. If you're considering suicide here's some food ... Read More

According to the DSM-IV, a person who suffers from a major depressive disorder must either have a depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities consistently ... Read More

Although depression is often thought of a being an extreme state of sadness, there is a vast difference between clinical depression and sadness. Sadness is a part of being human, ... Read More

Do you think you may be suffering from clinical depression? This simple screening cannot replace an evaluation by a professional, but it can familiarize you with depression symptoms and give ... Read More

The selection of an antidepressant is not nearly so "hit or miss" as it might feel. There is a definite logic behind the sequence of antidepressants that a doctor proceeds ... Read More

All depressed brains are not the same. This is why there are several different classes of antidepressants which are used to treat depression. Read more about this topic ... Read More

You've probably probably heard the term "neurotransmitter" before, but what does this really mean? This article explains.

Guest author Andy Behrman interviews the author of "Go Aks Ogre", a book about an adolescent cutter battling with depression.

Contrary to popular belief, self-injurious behavior has more to do with survival than suicide. Those who self-injure do it as a means of self-preservation, a way to quell the storms ... Read More

Although suicidal feelings may accompany SI, it does not necessarily indicate a suicide attempt. Most often it is simply a mechanism for coping with emotional distress. People who select this ... Read More

Teens who feel badly about themselves are desperate for love and validation outside themselves. The physical intimacy of sexual contact is easily confused for the love that they crave. ... Read More

Many kids smoke or use tobacco products to feel "cool" and grown up or to fit in with peers. Some do it out of a feeling of rebellion. Others do ... Read More

Because alcohol is easy to obtain and socially acceptable it is a very popular means of self-medication for depression. If your teen is drinking frequently it could be a ... Read More

Do you think that your child can't be abusing drugs because they don't have access to them? Think again. Inhalants are substances that give off chemical vapors that ... Read More

The March issue of Archives of Women's Mental Health included an article regarding teen depression and risky behavior (sex, drinking, smoking). What the study authors reported was that these ... Read More

Did you know that weight gain and depression are two possible signs of a thyroid problem? According to About.com Thyroid Guide Mary Shomon, at least 27 million Americans have ... Read More

Contrary to the stereotype of the jolly fat person, obese people are actually more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, researchers have found. Using a representative sample of ... Read More

Have nutritional changes helped your depression? Thanks to TSoutherlan for this week's poll!