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

In an article entitled "You Are What You Think" I wrote about a form of psychotherapy called cognitive therapy. The premise of cognitive therapy is that our thoughts are ... Read More

Are worries about America's financial crisis making you depressed? University of Alabama at Birmingham Associate Professor Josh Klapow says the key to reducing your stress is to distinguish between ... Read More

A new study in the February issue of the Journal of Development & Behavioral Pediatrics reports that an Internet program helps to reduce depression symptoms and prevents future episodes of ... Read More

Just like being too rich and too thin, we tend to think there is no such thing as too much when it comes to lowering our cholesterol. However, new ... Read More

Chris Naish from the indie band The Wasted Nights had a unique idea for promoting his band: post a viral video on Youtube offering to donate 50% of the ... Read More

I'm afraid I was a bit insensitive with my Valentine's Day newsletter last year. Here's some reader feedback that I received: "Oh, right, a depression newsletter talking about Valentine's Day and ... Read More

So you've decided you need to see someone for your depression. Now what? Your first visit should be to your family doctor for a thorough checkup. There are several medical conditions ... Read More

Behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing and gaining control over unwanted behaviors. It is based upon the principles of classical conditioning developed by Ivan ... Read More

Have you ever been tempted to buy prescription drugs through a site that advertizes no prescription needed? According to the FDA this may not be a wise idea. ... Read More

This forum folder is for people who are looking for friends to correspond with about depression, to share hopes and fears, to offer each other support. As always, use caution ... Read More