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Depression in children

I read with interest the front- page article on children’s depression (8/4, A1, “Child’s gloom could be serious; Chronic depression can be a problem even for preschoolers, a new study indicates”). As a former c [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Depression starts as early as age three

While many believe only adults may struggle with depression and mood disorders, a new study finds that the mental condition can affect individuals as young as three. Children can be moody or bad tempered for a short period of time but [...]

Posted On : Aug, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Links Explored Between Depression, Heart Disease

Having coronary artery disease (CAD) may have a larger sustained effect on the risk of developing major depression than vice-versa, according to research published in the August issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry. Kenneth S. Kendl [...]

Posted On : Aug, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

The Upside of Depression

Early in Studs Terkel's Hard Times, before the tales of Depression-era woe get rolling, we hear from a startling young man. Jerome Zerbe, a celebrity photographer for Parade magazine, not only remained stylish during the downturn, he rememb [...]

Posted On : Jul, 31 2009 | Comments : 0

What is a depressive disorder?

Depressive disorders have been with mankind since the beginning of recorded history. In the Bible, King David, as well as Job, suffered from this affliction. Hippocrates referred to depression as melancholia, which literally means black bil [...]

Posted On : Jul, 30 2009 | Comments : 0

34 Menopause Symptoms - Are You Suffering From One or More o...

34 menopause symptoms? Really? It is a logical question to ask. After all, millions of women are experiencing one or more of the 34 menopause symptoms right now! What's going on? We all remember a grandmother or older aunt, how they made th [...]

Posted On : Jul, 21 2009 | Comments : 0

10 Natural Antidepressants to Boost Your Spirits

What do you do when you're feeling blue? We all want to be happier, yet as a society depression is on the rise. As life coaches we believe each person has unique solutions to their problems. While antidepressants are the answer for some wit [...]

Posted On : Jul, 16 2009 | Comments : 0

Teenagers and depression - What parents should avoid

If you feel that your child is depressed then there are steps that parents can take to help the situation. It’s important for parents to understand that the best method for solving depression issues is through early detection and inte [...]

Posted On : Jul, 14 2009 | Comments : 0

Depression Disables Working Age Finns

Depression lands more people into early retirement than any other illness. Hasse Karlsson, a psychiatry professor at Helsinki University, says depression can be categorised in line with serious illnesses, including heart attacks, in t [...]

Posted On : Jul, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

An Introduction

Depression is a serious illness that affects more than 18 million adults in the United States alone. Experts say that depression is the second most common illness among adults, with heart disease being the most common. People that suffer fr [...]

Posted On : Jul, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Researchers Say Depression Preventable

Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by sadness and lack of energy. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. In severe cases, it leads to 850,000 suicides around the world each year. "[It] can affect their school [...]

Posted On : Jun, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

Types of depression

There are several different types of depression, which are distinguished by their duration and severity of symptoms. Most of these kinds of depression are defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) put out b [...]

Posted On : Jun, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

New Approach To Manage Pain and Depression

A new report suggests a strategy of closely monitored antidepressant therapy coupled with pain self-management can produce substantial improvements in both depression and pain. Pain, the most common reason for adults to visit a primary car [...]

Posted On : May, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Genetic factors may predict depression in heart disease pati...

Individuals with heart disease are twice as likely to suffer from depression as the general population, an association the medical community has largely been unable to explain. Now, a new study by researchers at The Miriam Hospital, in conj [...]