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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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".
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).
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!
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?
Antidepressant Weight Loss
Q. What is the best antidepressant for weight loss?
Q. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Citalopram (Celexa)
A profile of the antidepressant drug Citalopram (Celexa)
A profile of the antidepressant drug Citalopram (Celexa)
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
Tapering Off
How to taper off your antidepressant and avoid discontinuation symptoms.
How to taper off your antidepressant and avoid discontinuation symptoms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Light Box Therapy
Light box 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 when buying a light box.
Light box 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 when buying a light box.
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.
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.
Change Your Life
Once again we are beginning a new year. For many of us this signals an opportunity for making new beginnings in our lives. Unfortunately, although most of us start out full of resolve and determination, we end up falling short of our goals. We know we can benefit from change in our lives, but how do we make those changes become lasting ones? Try these tips to increase your chances of success.
Once again we are beginning a new year. For many of us this signals an opportunity for making new beginnings in our lives. Unfortunately, although most of us start out full of resolve and determination, we end up falling short of our goals. We know we can benefit from change in our lives, but how do we make those changes become lasting ones? Try these tips to increase your chances of success.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Most Common Types of Depressio
Descriptions of the most common types of depression.
Descriptions of the most common types of depression.
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.
Can Vitamins Help Depression?
Q: Can taking vitamin or mineral supplements help depression?
Q: Can taking vitamin or mineral supplements help 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Am I Depressed?
Am I depressed? How can I recognized if I am depressed?
Am I depressed? How can I recognized if I am depressed?
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).
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.
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.
Alcohol and Antidepressants
Q: Is it dangerous to drink alcohol while taking antidepressants?
Q: Is it dangerous to drink alcohol while taking antidepressants?
Psychotherapy FAQ
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about psychotherapy.
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about psychotherapy.
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?
Best Treatment for SAD
Despite the many treatments that have been investigated, light therapy remains the best treatment for SAD. Learn more about light therapy here.
Despite the many treatments that have been investigated, light therapy remains the best treatment for SAD. Learn more about light therapy here.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Missed Dose
Why do I feel bad if I miss a dose of my antidepressant or take it late?
Why do I feel bad if I miss a dose of my antidepressant or take it late?
Dysthymic Disorder
The DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of Dysthymic Disorder.
The DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of Dysthymic Disorder.
Gender and Suicide Methods
Are there gender differences in suicide methods?
Are there gender differences in suicide methods?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Patient information sheet for bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin).
Patient information sheet for bupropion hydrochloride (Wellbutrin).
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.
Antidepressant Weight Gain
Which antidepressant i the most likely to cause weight gain?
Which antidepressant i the most likely to cause weight gain?
Disorders Beyond SAD
Light therapy has many potential applications beyond Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), including non-seasonal depression and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
Light therapy has many potential applications beyond Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), including non-seasonal depression and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
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?
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?
Unipolar Depression
A definition for the term "unipolar depression".
A definition for the term "unipolar depression".
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.
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.
Prozac Discontinuation
Prozac and discontinuation syndrome; why is discontinuation syndrome less likely with Prozac?
Prozac and discontinuation syndrome; why is discontinuation syndrome less likely with Prozac?
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.
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 Dose
Q: What is the proper dose of St. John's Wort?
Q: What is the proper dose of St. John's Wort?
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.
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.
How Is PMDD Treated?
How is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) treated?
How is premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) treated?
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.
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.
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.
Abnormal Behavior
A definition for the psychology term "abnormal behavior".
A definition for the psychology term "abnormal behavior".
Symptoms of SAD
Millions of people suffer from a biologically based depression called seasonal affective disorder during the winter months. Although these people may feel fine or even "better than normal" during the spring and summer, late fall and winter are an entirely different experience. Learn more about seasonal affective disorder here.
Millions of people suffer from a biologically based depression called seasonal affective disorder during the winter months. Although these people may feel fine or even "better than normal" during the spring and summer, late fall and winter are an entirely different experience. Learn more about seasonal affective disorder here.
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?
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.
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.
Antidepressants Addictive?
Are antidepressants addictive? Get the facts about whether antidepressants are addictive.
Are antidepressants addictive? Get the facts about whether antidepressants are addictive.
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.
Terry Bradshaw
A profile of the football great Terry Bradshaw and his struggles with depression.
A profile of the football great Terry Bradshaw and his struggles with depression.
Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis can cause double trouble for the depressed. Get the facts about dual diagnosis and depression.
Dual diagnosis can cause double trouble for the depressed. Get the facts about dual diagnosis and depression.
Latest SAD Research
The latest Seasonal Affective Disorder research from Dr. Michael Terman, head of the Winter Depression Program at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City and Mr. Jamie Rifkin, Recruitment Coordinator and Clinical Evaluator.
The latest Seasonal Affective Disorder research from Dr. Michael Terman, head of the Winter Depression Program at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City and Mr. Jamie Rifkin, Recruitment Coordinator and Clinical Evaluator.
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?
Teen Suicide Facts
Fact sheet for parents of troubled teens about suicide.
Fact sheet for parents of troubled teens about suicide.
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.
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".
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.
Feeling Good
A review of the book "Feeling Good: the New Mood Therapy".
A review of the book "Feeling Good: the New Mood Therapy".
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.
Need a break from cupids, hearts and flowers? You're not alone! Tips for creating your own oasis from loneliness.
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.
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?
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT
How is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) performed? What are the risk and benefits of ECT?
How is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) performed? What are the risk and benefits of ECT?
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?
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.