Depression: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Take a Free Depression Test
Do you suspect that you might be depressed? Our depression test is free and completely confidential. Try it now!
Do you suspect that you might be depressed? Our depression test is free and completely confidential. Try it now!
Borderline Personality Disorder Test
Do you believe that you or someone you know has borderline personality disorder? Take this test to screen for its symptoms.
Do you believe that you or someone you know has borderline personality disorder? Take this test to screen for its symptoms.
Anxiety Symptoms Screening Test
Do you think you may have an anxiety disorder? This screening quiz will evaluate your anxiety symptoms and help you decide if you may need to see a doctor for help.
Do you think you may have an anxiety disorder? This screening quiz will evaluate your anxiety symptoms and help you decide if you may need to see a doctor for help.
Alcoholism Test
Do you have a problem with alcoholism? This alcoholism test, called the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test, is designed to provide a rapid and effective screening for alcoholism.
Do you have a problem with alcoholism? This alcoholism test, called the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test, is designed to provide a rapid and effective screening for alcoholism.
Best Anxiety Medications
Q: What are the best anxiety medications for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Q: What are the best anxiety medications for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Bipolar Test
Bipolar disorder is a condition characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression. While this test cannot be used to diagnosed bipolar disorder, it can help you identify whether you are experiencing any manic symptoms consistent with this disorder.
Bipolar disorder is a condition characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression. While this test cannot be used to diagnosed bipolar disorder, it can help you identify whether you are experiencing any manic symptoms consistent with this disorder.
Vitamin for Depression?
Did you ever wish that you could take a vitamin for depression? Well, for some of you it may be just that simple. There are a variety of vitamin deficiencies that can lead to depression symptoms.
Did you ever wish that you could take a vitamin for depression? Well, for some of you it may be just that simple. There are a variety of vitamin deficiencies that can lead to depression symptoms.
Signs and Symptoms Depression
A list of the most common depression symptoms and what variations an individual might experience in those depression symptoms.
A list of the most common depression symptoms and what variations an individual might experience in those depression symptoms.
Zoloft Side Effects
A list of the most common Zoloft (Sertraline) side effects.
A list of the most common Zoloft (Sertraline) side effects.
Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist
Psychologist vs. psychiatrist: What is the difference between them?
Psychologist vs. psychiatrist: What is the difference between them?
Antidepressant Weight Loss
Q. I am overweight and concerned about gaining weight with my depression medication. What is the best antidepressant for weight loss?
Q. I am overweight and concerned about gaining weight with my depression medication. What is the best antidepressant for weight loss?
Beat Depression Without Pre...
A simple how to on beating depression without prescription drugs, from your About.com guide.
A simple how to on beating depression without prescription drugs, from your About.com guide.
How to Help the Depressed
If you care about someone who's depressed, here are some suggestions for what you can do to help them.
If you care about someone who's depressed, here are some suggestions for what you can do to help them.
Major Depressive Disorder
The diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-IV.
The diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder according to the DSM-IV.
PTSD Symptoms Screening Test
Are you experiencing fearfulness, nightmares and depression that just won't go away after a traumatic event? Take this screening test to see if you have the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Are you experiencing fearfulness, nightmares and depression that just won't go away after a traumatic event? Take this screening test to see if you have the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Cope With Stress
A simple set of instructions and tips on how to cope with stress, from your About.com Guide to Depression.
A simple set of instructions and tips on how to cope with stress, from your About.com Guide to Depression.
Suicide Myths and Facts Quiz
When it comes to suicide, myths and half-truths abound. Test your knowledge about suicide myths and facts with our quiz.
When it comes to suicide, myths and half-truths abound. Test your knowledge about suicide myths and facts with our quiz.
Stop Procrastination--Now!
Learn how to avoid putting things off by determining what your procrastination style is.
Learn how to avoid putting things off by determining what your procrastination style is.
Tips to Reduce Antidepressa...
The following are some possible methods to alleviate uncomfortable antidepressant withdrawal symptoms that are often experienced when an antidepressant is stopped. These are not meant to constitute medical advice, but are rather ideas from practicing psychopharmacologists that you can discuss with your own physician. You should never discontinue a medication without your doctor's consent and guidance.
The following are some possible methods to alleviate uncomfortable antidepressant withdrawal symptoms that are often experienced when an antidepressant is stopped. These are not meant to constitute medical advice, but are rather ideas from practicing psychopharmacologists that you can discuss with your own physician. You should never discontinue a medication without your doctor's consent and guidance.
Beyond Sadness
Do you suffer from clinical depression or is it just normal sadness? How to tell the difference.
Do you suffer from clinical depression or is it just normal sadness? How to tell the difference.
Types of Depression
There are several types of depression. A summary is each type of depression is provided here.
There are several types of depression. A summary is each type of depression is provided here.
You Are What You Think
What are cognitive distortions and why do they have such a powerful effect on mood?
What are cognitive distortions and why do they have such a powerful effect on mood?
Anxiety Disorder Facts - Test Your Knowledge
Test your anxiety disorder knowledge with this Anxiety Disorder Facts Quiz.
Test your anxiety disorder knowledge with this Anxiety Disorder Facts Quiz.
Effexor (Venlafaxine) Side Effects
Members share their first hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Effexor (venlafaxine).
Members share their first hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Effexor (venlafaxine).
Effects of Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
Members share their personal experiences with Wellbutrin (bupropion) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with this antidepressant.
Members share their personal experiences with Wellbutrin (bupropion) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with this antidepressant.
Effexor Withdrawal
While reading the forum one day I came across a reference to something called "brain shivers". After
While reading the forum one day I came across a reference to something called "brain shivers". After
Zoloft Half-Life
Q: What is the half-life of Zoloft and what symptoms can one experience by tapering off too quickly?
Q: What is the half-life of Zoloft and what symptoms can one experience by tapering off too quickly?
Depression in a Relationship
Depression in a relationship can lead to pain and frustration for both parties. If you are married to or dating someone who has depression, these are some tips for helping your partner.
Depression in a relationship can lead to pain and frustration for both parties. If you are married to or dating someone who has depression, these are some tips for helping your partner.
Test Your Depression Knowledge
How much do you know about depression? Take our quiz and test your depression knowledge!
How much do you know about depression? Take our quiz and test your depression knowledge!
Psychotherapy 101
"Psychotherapy" and "counseling" are terms that are often used interchangeably. Although they are very
"Psychotherapy" and "counseling" are terms that are often used interchangeably. Although they are very
Sexual Dysfunction Tips
Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect from many antidepressants, in particular SSRIs. These are the top doctor recommended tips for coping with sexual side effects caused by antidepressants.
Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect from many antidepressants, in particular SSRIs. These are the top doctor recommended tips for coping with sexual side effects caused by antidepressants.
How to Help a Suicidal Friend
What top suicide prevention organizations recommend that you should do when you are trying to help someone who is feeling suicidal.
What top suicide prevention organizations recommend that you should do when you are trying to help someone who is feeling suicidal.
Chat and Forum
Are you looking for an online depression support group? Our moderated forum and chat room may be just what you are looking for. Stop on by.
Are you looking for an online depression support group? Our moderated forum and chat room may be just what you are looking for. Stop on by.
Alcohol and Depression Facts
Essential facts that you need to know regarding depression, suicide and alcohol use.
Essential facts that you need to know regarding depression, suicide and alcohol use.
Brain Shocks From Discontin...
A member shares his experiences with stopping Celexa and describes how he tapered off the drug.
A member shares his experiences with stopping Celexa and describes how he tapered off the drug.
Depresson or Bipolar Disorder
Are you currently diagnosed with depression, but suspect you may actually have bipolar disorder? Our Manic Episode Screening Test can help you become familiar with the symptoms of mania and determine if you may have experienced a manic episode in the past.
Are you currently diagnosed with depression, but suspect you may actually have bipolar disorder? Our Manic Episode Screening Test can help you become familiar with the symptoms of mania and determine if you may have experienced a manic episode in the past.
Which Doctor Is Best?
Why getting your antidepressants from your family doctor may be hindering your recovery from depression.
Why getting your antidepressants from your family doctor may be hindering your recovery from depression.
How Doctors Choose Your Antide
Yes, there is a method to the madness! This article reveals how doctors may select the best antidepressant for your needs.
Yes, there is a method to the madness! This article reveals how doctors may select the best antidepressant for your needs.
Ask Your Guide
Get answers about Zoloft withdrawal, tapering off your meds and MAOIs vs. SSRIs for depression.
Get answers about Zoloft withdrawal, tapering off your meds and MAOIs vs. SSRIs for depression.
Paxil Withdrawal
A member having rather severe withdrawal symptoms while quitting Paxil shares here daily diary of her experiences.
A member having rather severe withdrawal symptoms while quitting Paxil shares here daily diary of her experiences.
Facts You Should Know
Depression is a very real and treatable illness. Understanding the facts about this condition can save lives.
Depression is a very real and treatable illness. Understanding the facts about this condition can save lives.
Bad Choices, Bad Habits
When it comes to breaking bad habits experts say it's essential to regain your ability to make a choice about that action. Read here about the simple steps you need to take to break those annoying habits of yours.
When it comes to breaking bad habits experts say it's essential to regain your ability to make a choice about that action. Read here about the simple steps you need to take to break those annoying habits of yours.
Unipolar Depression
A definition for the term "unipolar depression".
A definition for the term "unipolar depression".
Free or Low-Cost Treatment
Searching for free depression treatment? One of these free or lower cost depression treatment ideas may be right for you.
Searching for free depression treatment? One of these free or lower cost depression treatment ideas may be right for you.
Signs and Symptoms
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression in children
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression in children
Depression Screening Quiz
This online version of The Wakefield Self Report Questionnaire is provided here to determine if you may need to seek help for your depression symptoms. It can also help you evaluate whether your symptoms are becoming better or worse over time.
This online version of The Wakefield Self Report Questionnaire is provided here to determine if you may need to seek help for your depression symptoms. It can also help you evaluate whether your symptoms are becoming better or worse over time.
Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive therapy makes the assumption that thoughts precede moods and that false self-beliefs lead to negative emotions. The aim of cognitive therapy is to help the patient recognize and reassess his patterns of negative thinking and replace them with positive thoughts that more closely reflect reality.
Cognitive therapy makes the assumption that thoughts precede moods and that false self-beliefs lead to negative emotions. The aim of cognitive therapy is to help the patient recognize and reassess his patterns of negative thinking and replace them with positive thoughts that more closely reflect reality.
Citalopram (Celexa)
A profile of the antidepressant drug Citalopram (Celexa)
A profile of the antidepressant drug Citalopram (Celexa)
The Chemistry of Depression
You've probably probably heard the term "neurotransmitter" before, but what does this really mean? Neurotransmitters
You've probably probably heard the term "neurotransmitter" before, but what does this really mean? Neurotransmitters
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. Its main goal is to teach the patient skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others. Dialectical behavior therapy was originally intended for people with borderline personality disorder, but has been adapted for other conditions, such as eating disorders and substance abuse.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. Its main goal is to teach the patient skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions and improve relationships with others. Dialectical behavior therapy was originally intended for people with borderline personality disorder, but has been adapted for other conditions, such as eating disorders and substance abuse.
St. John's Wort Revisited
I've been using St. John's Wort for several years to control my depression. This article contains everything I have learned about using it safely and effectively.
I've been using St. John's Wort for several years to control my depression. This article contains everything I have learned about using it safely and effectively.
Wakefield Questionnaire
The following depression screening test, known as The Wakefield Questionnaire, is presented here to help you become more familiar with the signs and symptoms of depression. This questionnaire is not intended to replace a visit to a mental health professional. The completed questionnaire can, however, be shown to a doctor to help open a dialogue about depression.
The following depression screening test, known as The Wakefield Questionnaire, is presented here to help you become more familiar with the signs and symptoms of depression. This questionnaire is not intended to replace a visit to a mental health professional. The completed questionnaire can, however, be shown to a doctor to help open a dialogue about depression.
It Might Not Be the Flu!
If you're feeling fluish after recently stopping an antidepressant it may not be a bug you've come down with. Many antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms.
If you're feeling fluish after recently stopping an antidepressant it may not be a bug you've come down with. Many antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms.
I Think I'm Depressed
So you think you may be depressed and you are wondering what kind of doctor you should see for your treatment? Get expert answers here.
So you think you may be depressed and you are wondering what kind of doctor you should see for your treatment? Get expert answers here.
5-HTP for Depression
What is 5-HTP? Is it a safe, effective alternative to antidepressants in the treatment of depression?
What is 5-HTP? Is it a safe, effective alternative to antidepressants in the treatment of depression?
The ADA and You
What are your rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act if you have depression and experience discrimination on the job because of it?
What are your rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act if you have depression and experience discrimination on the job because of it?
Depression Treatments
Information about the types of depression treatments which are available to you.
Information about the types of depression treatments which are available to you.
How Long for Meds to Work?
Q: How long does it usually take for antidepressants to work?
Q: How long does it usually take for antidepressants to work?
Chat Room and Forum Rules
Rules for the About.com Depression Chat Room and Forum.
Rules for the About.com Depression Chat Room and Forum.
Side Effects of Remeron (Mirtazapine)
Members share their personal experiences with Remeron (mirtazapine) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with this antidepressant.
Members share their personal experiences with Remeron (mirtazapine) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with this antidepressant.
Exercise and Depression
How to exercise when you have depression and really don't feel like it.
How to exercise when you have depression and really don't feel like it.
Natural Cures for PMS / PMDD
Stop treating your PMS with drugs that mask the symptoms. There are herbs available which can safely restore your normal hormonal balance.
Stop treating your PMS with drugs that mask the symptoms. There are herbs available which can safely restore your normal hormonal balance.
Celexa (citalopram) Side-Effects
Members share their personal experiences with Celexa (citalopram). First hand accounts of what side-effects you can expect.
Members share their personal experiences with Celexa (citalopram). First hand accounts of what side-effects you can expect.
The Best Antidepressant?
Q: There are so many different depression medications. How do doctors decide which one to use?
Q: There are so many different depression medications. How do doctors decide which one to use?
Got the Bedroom Blues?
Got the bedroom blues? Wellbutrin may be the antidepressant that can help your sexual side-effects.
Got the bedroom blues? Wellbutrin may be the antidepressant that can help your sexual side-effects.
Living with Depression
Helpful for tips for living well with depression.
Helpful for tips for living well with depression.
Atypical Depression
Do you experience atypical depression symptoms such as improved mood when good things happen, overeating, sleeping too much or sensitivity to rejection? Atypical depression is more common than the name implies and proper recognition can make a difference in your treatment choices.
Do you experience atypical depression symptoms such as improved mood when good things happen, overeating, sleeping too much or sensitivity to rejection? Atypical depression is more common than the name implies and proper recognition can make a difference in your treatment choices.
Am I Depressed
: Am I Depressed? : Are you here because you have been wondering, "Am I Depressed?" The best way to know
: Am I Depressed? : Are you here because you have been wondering, "Am I Depressed?" The best way to know
Depression Can Be a Real Pain!
Holding in stress can lead to psychosomatic illness, pain and other physical symptoms as well depression.
Holding in stress can lead to psychosomatic illness, pain and other physical symptoms as well depression.
Jim Carrey
A profile of the comedian Jim Carrey and his struggles with depression.
A profile of the comedian Jim Carrey and his struggles with depression.
Diagnosis of Depression
Information about how depression is diagnosed, including the official DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, the signs and symptoms to look for and the most common types of depression diagnoses.
Information about how depression is diagnosed, including the official DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, the signs and symptoms to look for and the most common types of depression diagnoses.
Know if You're Depressed (o...
How to know if you're depressed (or manic). Simple screening quizzes that you can use in the privacy of your own home.
How to know if you're depressed (or manic). Simple screening quizzes that you can use in the privacy of your own home.
Discontinuation Syndrome
If you stop taking your antidepressant too abruptly you can experience something called discontinuation syndrome. Learn about the best way to avoid it.
If you stop taking your antidepressant too abruptly you can experience something called discontinuation syndrome. Learn about the best way to avoid it.
Dysthymic Disorder
The DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of Dysthymic Disorder.
The DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of Dysthymic Disorder.
Depression Facts Quiz
The Depression Facts Quiz was so popular that we've added a second quiz with new questions! Come test your depression knowledge!
The Depression Facts Quiz was so popular that we've added a second quiz with new questions! Come test your depression knowledge!
Most Common Types of Depressio
Descriptions of the most common types of depression.
Descriptions of the most common types of depression.
Grief and Depression
Grief and depression go hand-in-hand, with depression being considered a normal part of the grief process. Severe, lingering depression, however, is not considered normal. The stress of grief can trigger an episode of clinical depression, which may require professional assistance to overcome.
Grief and depression go hand-in-hand, with depression being considered a normal part of the grief process. Severe, lingering depression, however, is not considered normal. The stress of grief can trigger an episode of clinical depression, which may require professional assistance to overcome.
NOS
: An abbreviation for the medical term "not otherwise specified". NOS is used as a broad-based diagnostic
: An abbreviation for the medical term "not otherwise specified". NOS is used as a broad-based diagnostic
Gotta Catch Some Zzzs!
Having problems with insomnia? You can beat insomnia naturally, without resorting to sleeping pills, by developing these simple habits.
Having problems with insomnia? You can beat insomnia naturally, without resorting to sleeping pills, by developing these simple habits.
Best Antidepressant
Q: What do you feel are the best antidepressant for treating depression?
Q: What do you feel are the best antidepressant for treating depression?
Why Do I Feel So Sad?
Why do I feel so sad? Could clinical depression be the reason why I feel this way?
Why do I feel so sad? Could clinical depression be the reason why I feel this way?
Interpersonal Therapy
Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a short-term treatment for patients with depression. IPT focuses on the social roles and interpersonal interactions in the patient’s past and current life experiences. Several large scale randomized control trials support IPT's efficacy in treating depression.
Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a short-term treatment for patients with depression. IPT focuses on the social roles and interpersonal interactions in the patient’s past and current life experiences. Several large scale randomized control trials support IPT's efficacy in treating depression.
DSM-IV Multi-Axial System
: Mental disorders are diagnosed according to a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association
: Mental disorders are diagnosed according to a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association
Teen Suicide Facts
Fact sheet for parents of troubled teens about suicide.
Fact sheet for parents of troubled teens about suicide.
Healing Power of Forgiveness
The Biblical definition of forgiveness is very hard for most of us to swallow. How can you forget the unforgettable? How can you forgive the unforgivable? To enjoy the benefits of forgiveness, however, we needn't go that far.
The Biblical definition of forgiveness is very hard for most of us to swallow. How can you forget the unforgettable? How can you forgive the unforgivable? To enjoy the benefits of forgiveness, however, we needn't go that far.
Most Common Antidepressants
The most common antidepressants used by patients today are safer and have fewer side effects than older antidepressants, like MAOIs and tricyclics.
The most common antidepressants used by patients today are safer and have fewer side effects than older antidepressants, like MAOIs and tricyclics.
Paxil, Seroxat (paroxetine) Side-Effects
Members share their personal experiences with Paxil, Seroxat (paroxetine). First hand accounts of what side-effects you can expect.
Members share their personal experiences with Paxil, Seroxat (paroxetine). First hand accounts of what side-effects you can expect.
Tapering Off
How to taper off your antidepressant and avoid discontinuation symptoms.
How to taper off your antidepressant and avoid discontinuation symptoms.
Food and Mood
How food affects your mood, why you binge on sugar and chocolate, and how you can cope with the cravings.
How food affects your mood, why you binge on sugar and chocolate, and how you can cope with the cravings.
Light Box Therapy
Light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can't be done with just any light box. Light boxes should meet specific requirements such as lux level and light color. This page lists the recommended requirements that you should look for before making your purchase.
Light therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can't be done with just any light box. Light boxes should meet specific requirements such as lux level and light color. This page lists the recommended requirements that you should look for before making your purchase.
Depression & Cortisol Related?
Q: What is the effect of the stress hormone cortisol on serotonin levels and depression? Are they related?
Q: What is the effect of the stress hormone cortisol on serotonin levels and depression? Are they related?
Breathing Exercise
A simple breathing exercise to help you relax when you feel anxious or stressed.
A simple breathing exercise to help you relax when you feel anxious or stressed.
Heal a Broken Heart
A simple how to on how to heal a broken heart, from your About Guide.
A simple how to on how to heal a broken heart, from your About Guide.
Types of Psychotherapy
Summaries and detailed profiles of the various types of psychotherapy that are used for treating depression.
Summaries and detailed profiles of the various types of psychotherapy that are used for treating depression.
Antidepressant Basics
A review of the major antidepressant types, including SSRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics and newer medications.
A review of the major antidepressant types, including SSRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics and newer medications.
Depression Chat
The best depression chat on the 'Net. Our moderated depression chat room is open 24/7. Come join us!
The best depression chat on the 'Net. Our moderated depression chat room is open 24/7. Come join us!
What is The Children's Depression Inventory (CDI)?
This article discusses the children's depression inventory (CDI) for measuring depression symptoms in children. The CDI is a self-report assessment used to diagnose depression in children and assess severity of symptoms of depression in children. It can discriminate between major depression disorder and dysthymic disorder in children.
This article discusses the children's depression inventory (CDI) for measuring depression symptoms in children. The CDI is a self-report assessment used to diagnose depression in children and assess severity of symptoms of depression in children. It can discriminate between major depression disorder and dysthymic disorder in children.
BPD
: Although originally believed to be on the "borderline" of psychosis, borderline personality disorder
: Although originally believed to be on the "borderline" of psychosis, borderline personality disorder
How Is Depression Diagnosed?
How is depression diagnosed? What criteria are used? Is there a test that can be used to diagnose depression?
How is depression diagnosed? What criteria are used? Is there a test that can be used to diagnose depression?
Gender and Suicide Methods
Are there gender differences in suicide methods? Is it true that men choose more violent methods to kill themselves?
Are there gender differences in suicide methods? Is it true that men choose more violent methods to kill themselves?
Anxiety Causes
About the fight-or-flight response and how this causes anxiety when you are under stress.
About the fight-or-flight response and how this causes anxiety when you are under stress.
Food Allergies and Depression
Could it be that our modern diet is the cause of many cases of depression? Experts Ron Hoggan and James Braley speculate that wheat gluten and cow's milk are not foods we have been prepared to consume through our evolutionary processes and could be the causes of many illnesses, including depression.
Could it be that our modern diet is the cause of many cases of depression? Experts Ron Hoggan and James Braley speculate that wheat gluten and cow's milk are not foods we have been prepared to consume through our evolutionary processes and could be the causes of many illnesses, including depression.
Teen Self-Injury Facts
Fact sheet for parents of troubled teens about self-harm or SI.
Fact sheet for parents of troubled teens about self-harm or SI.
Best Doctor for Depression?
Q: What type of doctor should I see for depression treatment?
Q: What type of doctor should I see for depression treatment?
Hypothyroidism and Depression
Have you been feeling tired and depressed lately? Hypothyroidism, a disease in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone, can mimic the symptoms of depression. Learn more about hypothyroidism and depression.
Have you been feeling tired and depressed lately? Hypothyroidism, a disease in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone, can mimic the symptoms of depression. Learn more about hypothyroidism and depression.
Is Depression Genetic?
Does your genetic inheritance determine whether you will be susceptible to depression?
Does your genetic inheritance determine whether you will be susceptible to depression?
Tips for Keeping a Clean House
Depression destroys so much of our motivation and energy that if can become difficult to keep up with day-to-day chores, yet a dirty living environment only serves to make us feel more worthless and discouraged. The following tips can help you get a handle on your house work.
Depression destroys so much of our motivation and energy that if can become difficult to keep up with day-to-day chores, yet a dirty living environment only serves to make us feel more worthless and discouraged. The following tips can help you get a handle on your house work.
Online Support Groups
Newsgroups, mailing lists, forums, chats and more which provide online support groups for depression.
Newsgroups, mailing lists, forums, chats and more which provide online support groups for depression.
Personality Disorder
: Most people have a fairly flexible personality that allows them to adapt to a variety of circumstances,
: Most people have a fairly flexible personality that allows them to adapt to a variety of circumstances,
How Antidepressants Work
Each class of antidepressant works by affecting the brain in a different way. Explore how antidepressants affect brain chemistry and lift mood.
Each class of antidepressant works by affecting the brain in a different way. Explore how antidepressants affect brain chemistry and lift mood.
Childhood Depression
Childhood depression is not a myth. What you need to know about its symptoms and treatment in order to help your child.
Childhood depression is not a myth. What you need to know about its symptoms and treatment in order to help your child.
Dizziness, Shock-Like Feelings
Q: Sometimes I feel a strange sort of dizziness, shock-like feelings in my head, or a feeling like my brain isn't moving with my head. What is this?
Q: Sometimes I feel a strange sort of dizziness, shock-like feelings in my head, or a feeling like my brain isn't moving with my head. What is this?
Antidepressants and Pregnancy
Mothers who become pregnant while taking an antidepressant are forced to make a difficult choice. Should they stop taking their medication in order to ensure the health of their baby or should they continue to take their antidepressant to ensure that they don't become severely depressed?
Mothers who become pregnant while taking an antidepressant are forced to make a difficult choice. Should they stop taking their medication in order to ensure the health of their baby or should they continue to take their antidepressant to ensure that they don't become severely depressed?
Weight Matters
Diet expert says antidepressant weight gain can be countered through carbohydrate control along with a proper regimen of diet and exercise.
Diet expert says antidepressant weight gain can be countered through carbohydrate control along with a proper regimen of diet and exercise.
St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort: Does natural really mean safe when it comes to herbal treatments for depression?
St. John's Wort: Does natural really mean safe when it comes to herbal treatments for depression?
Marijuana and Depression
Q: Is it a bad idea to use marijuana to relieve depression?
Q: Is it a bad idea to use marijuana to relieve depression?
Weight Gain
Weight gain is a common side-effect with antidepressants. These tips are recommended for reducing the number of pounds gained.
Weight gain is a common side-effect with antidepressants. These tips are recommended for reducing the number of pounds gained.
Top Books About Depression
The top 15 books about Depression, from your Guide.
The top 15 books about Depression, from your Guide.
Do You Have PMS Symptoms?
Are you experiencing PMS symptoms or PMDD? This article lists PMS symptoms and PMDD symptoms, explains diagnosis and includes a tracking tool for tracking your cycles.
Are you experiencing PMS symptoms or PMDD? This article lists PMS symptoms and PMDD symptoms, explains diagnosis and includes a tracking tool for tracking your cycles.
Feeling Good
When most people think of therapy, they come up with the old stereotypes of the psychiatrist's couch
When most people think of therapy, they come up with the old stereotypes of the psychiatrist's couch
Stopping Zoloft
Stopping Zoloft? Get advice for when and how you should stop taking this antidepressant.
Stopping Zoloft? Get advice for when and how you should stop taking this antidepressant.
Suicide Safety Plan
A suicide safety plan gives you a series of concrete steps to follow when you feel you are in danger of hurting yourself. These instructions will help you formulate your own individualized plan.
A suicide safety plan gives you a series of concrete steps to follow when you feel you are in danger of hurting yourself. These instructions will help you formulate your own individualized plan.
Buspar Side Effects - Side Effects of Buspar Buspirone
Members share their personal experiences with Buspar (buspirone) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Buspar (buspirone).
Members share their personal experiences with Buspar (buspirone) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Buspar (buspirone).
What Is the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)?
The child behavior checklist (CBCL) is a common tool used to assess depression in children and other emotional and behavioral problems. Learn more about how this tool is used and who it is appropriate for.
The child behavior checklist (CBCL) is a common tool used to assess depression in children and other emotional and behavioral problems. Learn more about how this tool is used and who it is appropriate for.
Is Effexor the Rx for You?
Study indicates that venlafaxine (Effexor) may be a more effective first-line treatment for depression than SSRIs.
Study indicates that venlafaxine (Effexor) may be a more effective first-line treatment for depression than SSRIs.
Vitamin B12 and Depression
Can a vitamin b12 deficiency cause depression? Your Depression Guide provides an answer.
Can a vitamin b12 deficiency cause depression? Your Depression Guide provides an answer.
Common Causes of Depression
The causes of depression are not entirely understood, but are thought to be multi-factorial. This article discusses some of the most common causes that may play a role in depression.
The causes of depression are not entirely understood, but are thought to be multi-factorial. This article discusses some of the most common causes that may play a role in depression.
Depression Blood Test
Is there a blood test to diagnose depression? What tests might be given to a person with depression?
Is there a blood test to diagnose depression? What tests might be given to a person with depression?
Psychotherapy FAQ
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about psychotherapy.
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about psychotherapy.
How to Help a Suicidal Person
How to help someone who is feeling suicidal. Prepared by Suicide Prevention Resources.
How to help someone who is feeling suicidal. Prepared by Suicide Prevention Resources.
Gift Ideas for the Depressed
Do you need a gift idea for someone you care about who is depressed? Try one of these gift ideas, appropriate for Christmas, Birthdays or just about any occasion.
Do you need a gift idea for someone you care about who is depressed? Try one of these gift ideas, appropriate for Christmas, Birthdays or just about any occasion.
Behavior Therapy
Behavior therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing and gaining control over unwanted behaviors. Behavior therapy is based upon the principles of classical conditioning developed by Ivan Pavlov and operant conditioning developed by B.F. Skinner.
Behavior therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing and gaining control over unwanted behaviors. Behavior therapy is based upon the principles of classical conditioning developed by Ivan Pavlov and operant conditioning developed by B.F. Skinner.
Teen Self-Esteem and Sex Facts
Fact sheet for parents of troubled teens about depression, self-esteem and risky sexual behavior.
Fact sheet for parents of troubled teens about depression, self-esteem and risky sexual behavior.
Serotonin Syndrome
A description of the causes, symptoms and treatment of serotonin syndrome, a dangerous buildup of serotonin in the central nervous system.
A description of the causes, symptoms and treatment of serotonin syndrome, a dangerous buildup of serotonin in the central nervous system.
Evening Primrose Oil Products
This product has worked wonders for my own PMS. Remember the shopping cart lady in the Sarafem ads? That was me. Within a month of starting this product I was no longer experiencing teariness, irritability or even cramps with my menstrual periods. This supplement has a permanent place in my medicine cabinet!
This product has worked wonders for my own PMS. Remember the shopping cart lady in the Sarafem ads? That was me. Within a month of starting this product I was no longer experiencing teariness, irritability or even cramps with my menstrual periods. This supplement has a permanent place in my medicine cabinet!
Abnormal Behavior
: To understand what "abnormal" means, first consider "normal". Normal simply means average. People who
: To understand what "abnormal" means, first consider "normal". Normal simply means average. People who
What Is Manic Depression
An overview of manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder.
An overview of manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder.
Projection
: Projection is a type of defense mechanism. In projection, a person experiences an emotion or thought
: Projection is a type of defense mechanism. In projection, a person experiences an emotion or thought
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is more than just the baby blues. It can range from mild depression symptoms that go away without treatment all the way up to postpartum psychosis, which left untreated, may be responsible for tragic murders of children.
Postpartum depression is more than just the baby blues. It can range from mild depression symptoms that go away without treatment all the way up to postpartum psychosis, which left untreated, may be responsible for tragic murders of children.
Help Someone Who Is Suicidal
Is someone you love contemplating suicide? Steps you can take to help someone who is feeling suicidal.
Is someone you love contemplating suicide? Steps you can take to help someone who is feeling suicidal.
Diana, Princess of Wales
A profile of Diana, Princess of Wales and her struggles with depression and eating disorders.
A profile of Diana, Princess of Wales and her struggles with depression and eating disorders.
Harrison Ford
A profile of the actor Harrison Ford and his struggles with depression.
A profile of the actor Harrison Ford and his struggles with depression.
What Does M.S. Mean?
Q: I read your biography and saw the initials M.S. after your name. Does that stand for medical specialist?
Q: I read your biography and saw the initials M.S. after your name. Does that stand for medical specialist?
Antidepressant Weight Gain
Which antidepressant is the most likely to cause weight gain?
Which antidepressant is the most likely to cause weight gain?
Help Child With Depression
Although there's a myth that childhood is a carefree, happy time, even children can feel deep sadness and depression. Here's how you can help your child cope with feelings of depression.
Although there's a myth that childhood is a carefree, happy time, even children can feel deep sadness and depression. Here's how you can help your child cope with feelings of depression.
Feeling SAD?
If you experience depression, sleepiness, weight gain and carbohydrate cravings during the winter months, but feel great as soon as spring returns, you may have a condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This article will help you learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of seasonal affective disorder.
If you experience depression, sleepiness, weight gain and carbohydrate cravings during the winter months, but feel great as soon as spring returns, you may have a condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This article will help you learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of seasonal affective disorder.
Depression Symptoms and Gender
Is there a difference between male and female depression symptoms?
Is there a difference between male and female depression symptoms?
An Oasis for the Lonely
Need a break from cupids, hearts and flowers? You're not alone! Tips for creating your own oasis from loneliness on Valentine's Day.
Need a break from cupids, hearts and flowers? You're not alone! Tips for creating your own oasis from loneliness on Valentine's Day.
Zoloft and St. John's Wort
Q: Can Zoloft and St. John's Wort be mixed safely?
Q: Can Zoloft and St. John's Wort be mixed safely?
How Can You Be Depressed?
Q: Wow, I read your bio, your poem, your accounts of depression and stared at your picture. I guess that I can't fully understand depression and who it effects. I am awaiting a liver transplant (4 years) and I am on depression medication. How can someone with a beautiful face like yours and your health, be so sad? Sorry if it's hard for me to understand, but I want to.
Q: Wow, I read your bio, your poem, your accounts of depression and stared at your picture. I guess that I can't fully understand depression and who it effects. I am awaiting a liver transplant (4 years) and I am on depression medication. How can someone with a beautiful face like yours and your health, be so sad? Sorry if it's hard for me to understand, but I want to.