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FAQ: My Husband Is Skeptical About Therapy Created: 2006-08-23 @ 14:22:24 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 09:07:01 EST
Q: I think therapy would help me, but my husband doesn't like for me to talk to anyone about our personal life and he is skeptical about whether therapy can really help. What should I do?
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychotherapy Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:43:20 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 09:02:56 EST
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about psychotherapy.
What Kind of Degree Is Needed for a Psychiatrist, Therapist, Social Worker or Counselor Created: 2007-02-05 @ 13:23:15 EST Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 08:52:52 EST
Psychotherapy is conducted by a professional with specialized training, for example, a psychiatrist, a trained counselor, social worker or psychologist. But, how do you make sense of the alphabet s..
Therapist - Choosing a Therapist Created: 2007-02-05 @ 13:25:07 EST Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 08:49:45 EST
Psychotherapy can be a time-consuming, expensive process. You don't want to waste money and effort on a therapist who won't help you achieve results. These tips will help you select a therapist who..
Types of Psychotherapy for Depression Created: 2008-01-30 @ 12:28:38 EST Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 08:29:05 EST
Summaries and detailed profiles of the various types of psychotherapy that are used for treating depression.
Depression Treatments Created: 2007-09-13 @ 15:19:23 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 08:17:35 EST
If you are suffering from depression, there are several treatments available. Your doctor can help you select which one is the best for you.
Depression Treatments Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:44:34 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 08:09:16 EST
Information about the types of depression treatments which are available to you.
Common Types of Depression Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:44:32 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 07:33:21 EST
Descriptions of the most common types of depression.
Definition of Bipolar Disorder Created: 2007-05-02 @ 19:52:46 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 07:25:20 EST
A definition for the term
Gender Difference in Depression Created: 2009-03-06 @ 08:00:00 EST Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 06:50:15 EST
While men and women are basically the same when it comes to the mechanics of depression, there are some subtle gender differences.
Best Brands of Evening Primrose Oil Created: 2007-06-18 @ 13:37:58 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 06:49:41 EST
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, irri..
Women and Depression Created: 2009-03-31 @ 23:01:49 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 06:36:46 EST
Depression is quite common. In fact, depressed mood is the fourth most common symptom that patients complain of when they see their primary care physician. About 10 to 25% of women will have have ..
Biographies and Autobiographies Created: 2008-07-10 @ 04:50:29 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 05:56:56 EST
Biographies and autobiographies about people who have experienced mental illness.
Exercise and Depression Created: 2008-01-16 @ 10:44:09 EST Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 05:45:26 EST
How to exercise when you have depression and really don't feel like it.
How to Get Motivated to Exercise When You're Depressed Created: 2010-03-29 @ 11:46:00 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 05:21:14 EST
Although multiple studies have shown that exercise can help depression, the symptoms of depression -- such as fatigue and lack of motivation -- may make it difficult to get started. What works best..
Diagnosis of Depression Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:44:32 EDT Updated: 2012-02-10 @ 05:20:57 EST
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.
Zoloft Overdose Created: 2012-02-09 @ 15:39:31 EST Updated: 2012-02-09 @ 15:46:30 EST
Learn how to recognize the symptoms of a Zoloft overdose and what you can do to help.
Americans With Disabilities Act and Depression Created: 2003-12-10 @ 11:32:49 EST Updated: 2012-02-07 @ 04:47:34 EST
What are your rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act if you have depression and experience discrimination on the job because of it?
First Reaction When Diagnosed With Depression Created: 2010-09-28 @ 17:10:41 EDT Updated: 2012-02-07 @ 04:31:58 EST
What was your first reaction when you were diagnosed with depression? People react in many ways when they are first diagnosed. Some are relieved to realize that it's not their fault and they can ..
Depression Medications Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:44:32 EDT Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 05:24:09 EST
Information about the types of depression medications and important facts you need to know about them.
FAQ: Alcohol and Antidepressants Created: 2003-12-31 @ 14:30:12 EST Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 05:20:29 EST
Q: Is it dangerous to drink alcohol while taking antidepressants?
Tips for Living with Depression Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:43:20 EDT Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 04:53:31 EST
Helpful for tips for living well with depression.
What You Need to Know About Childhood Depression Created: 2007-10-12 @ 10:28:32 EDT Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 04:19:33 EST
Childhood depression is not a myth. What you need to know about its symptoms and treatment in order to help your child.
Books About Depression and Mental Illness for Kids Created: 2008-07-10 @ 04:50:30 EDT Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 04:04:54 EST
A collection of books which help kids understand both normal feelings like grief, frustration and sadness as well as mental disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Tips for Coping With Postpartum Depression Created: 2010-02-19 @ 10:17:23 EST Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 03:55:37 EST
Giving birth to a child can be overwhelming. For many this feeling will resolve quickly, but about 10% of women will go on to develop postpartum depression. Good self-care and support from friends..
Tips to Prevent Postpartum Depression Created: 2008-11-21 @ 16:27:08 EST Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 03:55:26 EST
Tips for new mothers to prevent postpartum depression.
Books About Postpartum Depression Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:43:23 EDT Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 03:40:07 EST
Buy the top books about postpartum depression, including
Most Frequently Asked Questions About Depression Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:43:20 EDT Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 03:32:10 EST
Answers from the Depression Guide, Nancy Schimelpfening, to the most frequently asked questions about depression from About.com members.
PMDD - Frequently Asked Questions Created: 2008-10-31 @ 12:00:58 EDT Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 03:10:18 EST
Answers to your most frequently asked questions about premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Depression Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:43:21 EDT Updated: 2012-02-06 @ 03:10:18 EST
Opening a dialogue with your doctor is an important first step in getting your depression properly treated. These are questions to ask your doctor about depression to get the conversation started...
Gift Ideas for the Depressed Created: 2007-06-15 @ 17:43:24 EDT Updated: 2012-02-02 @ 06:30:56 EST
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.
FAQ: What Is the Best Depression Medication? Created: 2003-12-31 @ 14:49:41 EST Updated: 2012-01-30 @ 06:26:41 EST
Q: There are so many different depression medications. How do doctors decide which one to use?

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