Depression

  • Addictive Substances and Depression
    Marijuana and Depression Some studies point out a link between marijuana and depression, specifically regular and/or heavy marijuana use. Still, experts are not unsure whether smoking weed causes depression, or if marijuana and depression simply... (Read More)

  • Coping with Holiday Depression
    With all the amounting stress and problems encountered during the holiday seasons, it may be possible that an individual may be suffering from something which is known as holiday depression. Of course, this is not... (Read More)

  • Depression in Men
    Depression is discussed usually in connection with women. But what we do not know is that six million American Men experience depression each year. Some forms of depression in men are often easy to identify... (Read More)

  • Diabetes and Depression
    Diabetics have an increased risk of developing depression. Interestingly, if you have depression, you have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is like a vicious cycle. And though the link between diabetes... (Read More)

  • Exercise and Depression
    Exercise can actually help people recover from their depression. With depression increasingly becoming a growing problem among people today, relying always on prescription drugs for treatment would not be a good long-term solution in itself.... (Read More)

  • Food for the Brain
    This is some good information for anyone who suffers from Depression, ADD, ADHD, mood swings, Alzheimer's, or any other mental illness. Before you go to the doctor and take the complexity and advice of a highly... (Read More)

  • How to Use a Geriatric Depression Scale
    We often see old age as a time of reflection and rest. It is also a time to do all the things that were side lined while pursuing careers and raising families. However, aging is... (Read More)

  • Introduction to Depression
    It is a common statement to hear that people are depressed but it may seem more than that. Depression is a very familiar psychological problem which affects almost everyone through personal experiences or other means.... (Read More)

  • Learning to Manage Depression
    Depression can be a difficult condition to manage. Aside from medication and other forms of treatment, it would also depend on the individual on how he or she can make the treatment effective. A patient's... (Read More)

  • Methods for Depression Treatment
    What people with depression mostly don't know is that there is a cure for it. There are treatments that these people can undergo in order to alleviate the pain and the emotional disturbance that is... (Read More)

  • Possible Link Between Excessive Internet Use and Depression Found
    A recent study showed that people who spend more time on the Internet are also more likely to show signs of depression. Psychologists from Leeds University found some striking evidence people who develop a compulsive... (Read More)

  • Recovering from Depression
    Depression can take away your life slowly.  Filling your psyche with sadness, discouragement, and helplessness would only make you feel worse by the day, and would even lead you to more serious health problems.  But... (Read More)

  • Self-Help for Postpartum Depression
    Postpartum depression is a serious medical condition and should not be mistaken as a sign of weakness, psychosis or something equally appalling. Most moms suffering from postpartum depression tend to hide what they really think... (Read More)

  • Smoking Cessation Medications and Depression
    Everybody knows how difficult it is to quite smoking. Having depression makes it even harder. And quitting cold turkey is almost a surefire miss. This is why most people turn to medications to help them... (Read More)

  • Social Health and Wellness
    The definition of normal is something that seems to be relative in different fields yet it is quite straightforward. A person who is in a normal and ideal state of health is someone who is... (Read More)

  • Symptoms of Depression
    Stress can lead to you to feeling 'down' and 'miserable'. What is different about a depressive illness is that these feelings last for weeks or months, rather than days. In addition to feeling low most... (Read More)

  • The Connection Between Weight and Depression
    A Toronto-based clinic treats its obese patients not just by eating healthy and being in an active lifestyle, but also in treating depression.The Lifestyle Metabolism Centre (LMC) conducts a 15-month study testing out the effectiveness... (Read More)

  • Treatment Choices for Postpartum Depression
    Postpartum depression or PDDD is common among women who have just given birth. Women who suffer from PDD should consult their doctor to find out their treatment options, and determine the best one for them.... (Read More)

  • Treatment for Depression
    Treating depression can prove to be difficult. It can be highly individualized from patient to patient. A study of the patient's history including taking in biological, social and psychological factors can only be the most... (Read More)

  • Types of Depression
    A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things.... (Read More)

  • Understanding Post Stroke Depression
    Post stroke depression is considered as one of the most frequent and common psychological consequence of stroke. PSD strikes almost one third of people who have experienced stroke which usually leads to major depression. Not... (Read More)

  • Vitamin B-12 and Depression
    The relationship between depression and low levels of vitamin B12 is not a secret. Doctors have long known about the link between the two. Vitamin B12 and other B vitamins such as folate, are crucial... (Read More)