Depression: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Depression Test
Have you been looking for a depression test? Take our depression test to see if you need to seek professional help.
Have you been looking for a depression test? Take our depression test to see if you need to seek professional help.
Anxiety Self Test
Do you think you may have an anxiety disorder? Take this anxiety self test to see if you have the symptoms of a panic or anxiety disorder.
Do you think you may have an anxiety disorder? Take this anxiety self test to see if you have the symptoms of a panic or anxiety disorder.
Borderline Personality Disorder Test - Test for Borderline Personality Disorder
Do you believe that you or someone you know has borderline personality disorder? Take this test for borderline personality disorder symptoms.
Do you believe that you or someone you know has borderline personality disorder? Take this test for borderline personality disorder symptoms.
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.
Zoloft (sertraline) Side-Effects
Members share their personal experiences with Zoloft (sertraline). First hand accounts of what side-effects you can expect.
Members share their personal experiences with Zoloft (sertraline). First hand accounts of what side-effects you can expect.
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.
Depression Test I
How much do you know about depression? Take our depression test and see if you have the facts! Also, try our popular Depression Test II.
How much do you know about depression? Take our depression test and see if you have the facts! Also, try our popular Depression Test II.
Wellbutrin Side Effects - Side 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 Wellbutrin (bupropion).
Members share their personal experiences with Wellbutrin (bupropion) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Wellbutrin (bupropion).
Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist
Psychologist vs. psychiatrist: What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Psychologist vs. psychiatrist: What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Manic Episode Screening Test
Have you ever experienced a manic episode? Take this manic episode screening test to see if you have the symptoms of mania.
Have you ever experienced a manic episode? Take this manic episode screening test to see if you have the symptoms of mania.
Depression Screening Quiz
The following depression screening quiz, 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. Only a professional can diagnose depression. The completed questionnaire can be shown to a healthcare professional to help open a dialogue about depression.
The following depression screening quiz, 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. Only a professional can diagnose depression. The completed questionnaire can be shown to a healthcare professional to help open a dialogue about depression.
Effexor Withdrawal
Are brain shivers what you get when you eat your ice cream too fast? Not hardly. Many patients experience dizziness and electric shock sensations during Effexor withdrawal, sometimes referred to as "brain shivers".
Are brain shivers what you get when you eat your ice cream too fast? Not hardly. Many patients experience dizziness and electric shock sensations during Effexor withdrawal, sometimes referred to as "brain shivers".
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.
Antidepressant Weight Loss
Q. What is the best antidepressant for weight loss?
Q. What is the best antidepressant for weight loss?
5-HTP and Depression
Q: What are the pros and cons of using 5-HTP is an antidepressant?
Q: What are the pros and cons of using 5-HTP is an antidepressant?
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.
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)?
Effexor Side Effects - Effexor Venlafaxine Side Effects
Members share their personal experiences with Effexor (venlafaxine) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Effexor (venlafaxine).
Members share their personal experiences with Effexor (venlafaxine) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Effexor (venlafaxine).
Online Depression Tests
Are you looking for an online depression test? Our Depression Test Index contains a full list of all our online depression tests and screening quizzes.
Are you looking for an online depression test? Our Depression Test Index contains a full list of all our online depression tests and screening quizzes.
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.
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.
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.
Suicide Myths Quiz
When it comes to suicide, myths and half-truths abound. Test your knowledge about suicide myths and facts with our Suicide Myths Quiz.
When it comes to suicide, myths and half-truths abound. Test your knowledge about suicide myths and facts with our Suicide Myths Quiz.
Stop Procrastination- -Now!
Procrastination avoidance tips. Finding your procrastination style so you can limit procrastination.
Procrastination avoidance tips. Finding your procrastination style so you can limit procrastination.
PTSD - Symptoms Screening
Are you experiencing fearfulness, nightmares and depression that just won't go away after a traumatic event? Take this screening quiz 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 quiz to see if you have the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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.
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?
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.
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.
Suicide Is Not Painless
The fact is there is no 100% fool proof method of suicide, nor is it a pretty sight for those left behind. If you're considering suicide here's some food for thought.
The fact is there is no 100% fool proof method of suicide, nor is it a pretty sight for those left behind. If you're considering suicide here's some food for thought.
Depression Knowledge Quiz II
The Depression Knowledge Quiz was so popular that we've added a second quiz with new questions! Come test your depression knowledge!
The Depression Knowledge Quiz was so popular that we've added a second quiz with new questions! Come test your depression knowledge!
Citalopram (Celexa)
A profile of the antidepressant drug Citalopram (Celexa)
A profile of the antidepressant drug Citalopram (Celexa)
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?
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.
Depression Tests
Do you suspect that you might be depressed? Our depression test is free and completely confidential.
Do you suspect that you might be depressed? Our depression test is free and completely confidential.
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.
Remeron Side Effects - 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 Remeron (mirtazapine).
Members share their personal experiences with Remeron (mirtazapine) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Remeron (mirtazapine).
Depression in a Relationship
Depression in a relationship can lead to pain and frustration for both parties. If you are in a relationship with 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 in a relationship with someone who has depression, these are some tips for helping your partner.
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.
The Best Antidepressant?
Q: There are so many different antidepressants. How do doctors decide what medication to use?
Q: There are so many different antidepressants. How do doctors decide what medication to use?
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.
Got the Bedroom Blues?
Got the bedroom blues? Wellbutrin may be the antidepressant for you.
Got the bedroom blues? Wellbutrin may be the antidepressant for you.
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.
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.
Am I Depressed
Q: Are you here because you have been wondering, "Am I Depressed?" The best way to know if you may be suffering depression is to take a screening test. There is a free, confidential test provided on this site that will help you determine if you may need to see a doctor for further evaluation.
Q: Are you here because you have been wondering, "Am I Depressed?" The best way to know if you may be suffering depression is to take a screening test. There is a free, confidential test provided on this site that will help you determine if you may need to see a doctor for further evaluation.
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.
Prozac Side Effects - Side Effects of Prozac Fluoxetine
Members share their personal experiences with Prozac (fluoxetine) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Prozac (fluoxetine).
Members share their personal experiences with Prozac (fluoxetine) side effects. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Prozac (fluoxetine).
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Facts You Should Know
Depression is a very real and treatable illness. Understanding the facts about depression can save lives.
Depression is a very real and treatable illness. Understanding the facts about depression can save lives.
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.
Anxiety Disorder Facts
Test your anxiety disorder knowledge with this Anxiety Disorder Facts Quiz.
Test your anxiety disorder knowledge with this Anxiety Disorder Facts Quiz.
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.
Childhood Depression
Childhood depression is not a myth. What you need to know about the symptoms and treatment of childhood depression.
Childhood depression is not a myth. What you need to know about the symptoms and treatment of childhood depression.
Free or Low-Cost Treatment
Searching for free depression treatment? One of these free or lower cost depression treatment ideas may be for you.
Searching for free depression treatment? One of these free or lower cost depression treatment ideas may be for you.
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.
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.
Weight Gain
Weight gain is a common side-effect with antidepressants. These tips are recommended for reducing antidepressant weight gain.
Weight gain is a common side-effect with antidepressants. These tips are recommended for reducing antidepressant weight gain.
Living with Depression
Helpful for tips for living well with depression.
Helpful for tips for living well with 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?
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.
Is Zoloft Addictive?
Q: I have read a lot of articles that say Zoloft is not addicting; indeed, my own psychiatrist says it is not, yet it has withdrawal symptoms and he cannot explain it so that I can understand it. How can a drug not be addictive and still have withdrawal symptoms?
Q: I have read a lot of articles that say Zoloft is not addicting; indeed, my own psychiatrist says it is not, yet it has withdrawal symptoms and he cannot explain it so that I can understand it. How can a drug not be addictive and still have withdrawal symptoms?
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 antidepressant induced sexual dysfunction.
Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect from many antidepressants, in particular SSRIs. These are the top doctor recommended tips for coping with antidepressant induced sexual dysfunction.
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.
Before You Buy Herbs
Herbs and supplements are just as much medication as what you would be prescribed by a doctor, so you must know how to use them safely and effectively. Learn more about how to purchase and use depression herbs and supplements safely and effectively.
Herbs and supplements are just as much medication as what you would be prescribed by a doctor, so you must know how to use them safely and effectively. Learn more about how to purchase and use depression herbs and supplements safely and effectively.
Cope With Stress
A simple 'how to' on how to cope with stress, from your About.com Guide to Depression.
A simple 'how to' on how to cope with stress, from your About.com Guide to Depression.
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.
Food Allergies and Depression
Perhaps our modern diet is the cause of many cases of depression. Experts speculate that wheat gluten and cow's milk are not foods we have been prepared to consume through our evolutionary processes.
Perhaps our modern diet is the cause of many cases of depression. Experts speculate that wheat gluten and cow's milk are not foods we have been prepared to consume through our evolutionary processes.
Signs and Symptoms
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of childhood depression.
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of childhood depression.
Generic Prozac
Q: Is generic Prozac just as good? In theory, yes, but many say there is a difference between brand name and generic Prozac.
Q: Is generic Prozac just as good? In theory, yes, but many say there is a difference between brand name and generic Prozac.
Antidepressant Weight Gain
Which antidepressant i the most likely to cause weight gain?
Which antidepressant i the most likely to cause weight gain?
Can Vitamins Help Depression?
Q: Can taking vitamin or mineral supplements help depression?
Q: Can taking vitamin or mineral supplements help depression?
Amitripyline Side Effects - Side Effects of Amitriptyline Elavil Endep
Members share their personal experiences with Elavil, Endep, Amitriptyline. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Amitriptyline, Elavil and Endep.
Members share their personal experiences with Elavil, Endep, Amitriptyline. First hand accounts of what side effects you can expect with Amitriptyline, Elavil and Endep.
Psychotherapy FAQ
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about psychotherapy.
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about psychotherapy.
St. John's Wort Dose
Q: What is the proper dose of St. John's Wort?
Q: What is the proper dose of St. John's Wort?
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.
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.
Psychotherapy 101
"Counseling" and "psychotherapy" are terms that are often used interchangeably. What is the difference between them?
"Counseling" and "psychotherapy" are terms that are often used interchangeably. What is the difference between them?
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.
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?
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.
Chat Room and Forum Rules
We are not equipped to properly help people in crisis. We want to keep you safe by encouraging you to seek professional assistance. If you are in crisis, please read this section before entering the chat room or forum.
We are not equipped to properly help people in crisis. We want to keep you safe by encouraging you to seek professional assistance. If you are in crisis, please read this section before entering the chat room or forum.
Most Frequently Asked
Answers from the Depression Guide, Nancy Schimelpfening, to the most frequently asked questions about depression from About.com members.
Answers from the Depression Guide, Nancy Schimelpfening, to the most frequently asked questions about depression from About.com members.
Depression & Cortisol Related?
Q: What is the effect of the stress hormone cortisol on serotonin levels and depression? Are cortisol and depression related?
Q: What is the effect of the stress hormone cortisol on serotonin levels and depression? Are cortisol and depression related?
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
Where to find online support groups for depression. Newsgroups, mailing lists, forums, chats and more which provide online support groups for depression.
Where to find online support groups for depression. Newsgroups, mailing lists, forums, chats and more which provide online support groups for depression.
Most Common Types of Depressio
Descriptions of the most common types of depression.
Descriptions of the most common types of 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.
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.
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.
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? The Americans With Disabilities Act and how it affects you.
What are your rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act if you have depression and experience discrimination on the job because of it? The Americans With Disabilities Act and how it affects you.
Dysthymic Disorder
The DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of Dysthymic Disorder.
The DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of Dysthymic Disorder.
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?
Bupropion Hydrochloride
FDA Alert regarding the possible risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adults taking the antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin).
FDA Alert regarding the possible risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children and adults taking the antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin).
Tapering Off
How to taper off your antidepressant and avoid discontinuation symptoms.
How to taper off your antidepressant and avoid discontinuation symptoms.
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.
Alcohol and Antidepressants
Q: Is it dangerous to drink alcohol while taking antidepressants?
Q: Is it dangerous to drink alcohol while taking antidepressants?
The Chemistry of Depression
You've probably probably heard the term "neurotransmitter" before, but what does this really mean? Learn all about neurotransmitters and their influence on mood regulation.
You've probably probably heard the term "neurotransmitter" before, but what does this really mean? Learn all about neurotransmitters and their influence on mood regulation.
St. John's Wort Interactions
Q: I've heard that St. John's Wort can interact with certain prescription drugs. What can you tell me about this?
Q: I've heard that St. John's Wort can interact with certain prescription drugs. What can you tell me about this?
Depression Medications
Information about the types of depression medications and important facts you need to know about them.
Information about the types of depression medications and important facts you need to know about them.
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.
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?
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is more than just the baby blues. Postpartum depression 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. Postpartum depression 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.
Wellbutrin and Alcohol
A forum member reports that mixing Wellbutrin and alcohol worsens her depression for three days after.
A forum member reports that mixing Wellbutrin and alcohol worsens her depression for three days after.
Discontinuation Syndrome
If you stop taking your antidepressant too abruptly you can experience something called discontinuation syndrome. Learn about the best way to avoid discontinuation syndrome.
If you stop taking your antidepressant too abruptly you can experience something called discontinuation syndrome. Learn about the best way to avoid discontinuation syndrome.
Unipolar Depression
A definition for the term "unipolar depression".
A definition for the term "unipolar depression".
Tired All the Time
Q: Is being tired all the time a zoloft withdrawal symptom?
Q: Is being tired all the time a zoloft withdrawal symptom?
Social Security Disability Benefits for Depression
Chat transcript of lawyer Stanley Denman giving expert advice about what it takes to win your social security disability claim if you suffer from chronic depression.
Chat transcript of lawyer Stanley Denman giving expert advice about what it takes to win your social security disability claim if you suffer from chronic depression.
Abnormal Behavior
A definition for the psychology term "abnormal behavior".
A definition for the psychology term "abnormal behavior".
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.
Feeling Good
A review of the book "Feeling Good: the New Mood Therapy".
A review of the book "Feeling Good: the New Mood Therapy".
Gift Ideas for the Depressed
Do you need a gift idea for someone you care about who is depression? 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 depression? Try one of these gift ideas, appropriate for Christmas, Birthdays or just about any occasion.
How Is PMDD Treated?
How is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) treated?
How is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) treated?
Brain Shocks From Discontin...
A member shares his experiences of "brain shocks" while discontinuing Celexa and how he minimized his symptoms through a long tapering off period.
A member shares his experiences of "brain shocks" while discontinuing Celexa and how he minimized his symptoms through a long tapering off period.
How Antidepressants Work
Each class of antidepressant affects the brain in a different way. Explore how antidepressants affect brain chemistry and lift mood.
Each class of antidepressant affects the brain in a different way. Explore how antidepressants affect brain chemistry and lift mood.
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.
How to Help Someone
How to help someone with depression. Instructions for how to help someone with depression.
How to help someone with depression. Instructions for how to help someone with 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.
DSM-IV Multi-Axial System
A definition for the term "DSM-IV Multi-Axial System".
A definition for the term "DSM-IV Multi-Axial System".
How Is Depression Diagnosed?
How is depression diagnosed? What criteria are used to diagnose depression? Is there a test that can be used to diagnose depression?
How is depression diagnosed? What criteria are used to diagnose depression? Is there a test that can be used to diagnose depression?
Types of Psychotherapy
What types of psychotherapy are commonly used for treating depression? Summaries and detailed profiles of the various types of psychotherapy that are used for treating depression.
What types of psychotherapy are commonly used for treating depression? Summaries and detailed profiles of the various types of psychotherapy that are used for treating depression.
What Is Agitated Depression?
Q: I've been told I have "agitated depression", but I can't find any information about it. What is it?
Q: I've been told I have "agitated depression", but I can't find any information about it. What is it?
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?
St. John's Wort and Pregnancy
St. John's Wort: Is St. John's Wort a safe alternative to prescription medications during pregnancy?
St. John's Wort: Is St. John's Wort a safe alternative to prescription medications during pregnancy?
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.
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?
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.
Doctor-Patient Communication
Good doctor-patient communication is the most important thing you can do to get the most benefit from your doctor, yet so often the lines of communication break down or are never adequately established. Why?
Good doctor-patient communication is the most important thing you can do to get the most benefit from your doctor, yet so often the lines of communication break down or are never adequately established. Why?
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.
Anhedonia
A definition of the term "Anhedonia".
A definition of the term "Anhedonia".
Brooke Shields
A profile of actress Brooke Shields and her experiences with postpartum depression.
A profile of actress Brooke Shields and her experiences with postpartum depression.
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.
Dear World: A Suicide Letter
An interview by Andy Behrman, author of "Electroboy", with Paul Jones, author of "Dear World: A Suicide Letter".
An interview by Andy Behrman, author of "Electroboy", with Paul Jones, author of "Dear World: A Suicide Letter".
Letting Go
Are you having trouble letting go of the past? Learn why letting go is necessary for you to heal.
Are you having trouble letting go of the past? Learn why letting go is necessary for you to heal.
Need a Suicide Hotline?
Are you in crisis and feel like there's nowhere to turn? Looking for a suicide hotline? Here is a list of some of the options you have to ask for help, including suicide hotlines.
Are you in crisis and feel like there's nowhere to turn? Looking for a suicide hotline? Here is a list of some of the options you have to ask for help, including suicide hotlines.
Gender and Suicide Methods
Are there gender differences in suicide methods?
Are there gender differences in suicide methods?
Get the Facts About Depression
Get the facts about depression. It could just save a life!
Get the facts about depression. It could just save a life!
Antidepressants in Children
The FDA has written a proposed Medication Guide about Using Antidepressants in Children or Teenagers and sent this Medication Guide to all the sponsors on October 21, 2004. It appears here to inform other groups and individuals with an interest in this Medication Guide.
The FDA has written a proposed Medication Guide about Using Antidepressants in Children or Teenagers and sent this Medication Guide to all the sponsors on October 21, 2004. It appears here to inform other groups and individuals with an interest in this Medication Guide.
Sheryl Crow
A profile of musician Sheryl Crow and her experiences with depression.
A profile of musician Sheryl Crow and her experiences with depression.
NOS
A definition for the term "NOS."
A definition for the term "NOS."
Book Recommendation Depression
Book recommendations from members of the Depression site.
Book recommendations from members of the Depression site.
Depression Blood Test
Is there a blood test to diagnose depression? What blood tests might be given to a person with depression?
Is there a blood test to diagnose depression? What blood tests might be given to a person with depression?
Antidepressants Addictive?
Are antidepressants addictive? Get the facts about whether antidepressants are addictive.
Are antidepressants addictive? Get the facts about whether antidepressants are addictive.
Provisional Vs. Differential
Q: I had an assessment done by a psychiatrist, and on the report was a provisional diagnosis and a differential diagnosis. I'm not too sure what they mean. Can you help?
Q: I had an assessment done by a psychiatrist, and on the report was a provisional diagnosis and a differential diagnosis. I'm not too sure what they mean. Can you help?
Treatments
Are antidepressants safe for the treatment of childhood depression? What options are available to you for the treatment of childhood depression?
Are antidepressants safe for the treatment of childhood depression? What options are available to you for the treatment of childhood depression?
PMDD FAQs
Frequently asked questions about PMDD. Answers to your most frequently asked questions about PMDD.
Frequently asked questions about PMDD. Answers to your most frequently asked questions about PMDD.
Anxiety Causes
What causes anxiety? About the fight-or-flight response and how this causes anxiety when you are under stress.
What causes anxiety? About the fight-or-flight response and how this causes anxiety when you are under stress.