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Depression Myths and Realities
A diagnosis of depression brings with it many questions. Separating the myths from the realities can provide you with the information you need to receive proper treatment
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Do It Yourself Therapy: Is It For You?
Are you tired of the traditional treatments for depression? You can apply the principles of Cognitive Therapy on your own, free of charge!
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Hope Floats
The head of the NIMH's mood and anxiety disorders program gives us a look at the near future.
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Methylation, Neurotransmitters, and All That Jazz
Is there a natural way to treat depression. One biochemist thinks so.
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The Blood Brain Barrier
It's the major thing standing in the way of a miracle treatment.
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Treatment Resistant Depression
There's always mention of all the people who feel better after being on an antidepressant.However, up to one third of people are not cured or only partially cured from the medication. That is six million people who are still struggling.
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When Your Antidepressant Fails
Why your second or third try may be lucky after your first antidepressant fails.
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Post-partum Depression
About 13 percent of new mothers experience post-partum depression. New research shows that counseling and peer support might be more help than anti-depressant drugs.
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Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
Psychologist highlights critical elements defining cognitive-behavior therapy as an effective treatment with unique techniques.
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Depression and Stay-at-Home Moms
How to you determine if you're simply bored with your role as stay-at-home parent, or if you're actually suffering from depression.
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Depression in the Elderly
Depression is not a normal consequence of aging, in fact it is a serious public health concern. It leads to increased illness and suicide. However, it can be treated.
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Management of Bipolar Disorder
Medication and therapy are important parts of treatment for bipolar disorder. Taking personal repsonsibility and finding coping strategies are just as important.
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Postpartum Depression
If you think you might have postpartum depression or you might be at risk for developing it, here is the latest information on symptoms, causes and treatment options.
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St John's Wort - Still a Drug
It has been hailed as nature's Prozac, but how does it actually stack up? The (lack of) answers may surprise you.
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Causes of Depression
Causes of depression include loss, unexpressed anger & disturbed brain chemicals. Different causes require different treatments for depression.
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Chinese Medicine Helps Depression
Traditional Chinese Medicine's holistic approach to treating depression symptoms using dietary changes, mind-body exercise such as Qi Gung or Tai Qi and herbal formulas.
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Dealing With Depression
Depression is a treatable mood disorder. Antidepressants, psychotherapy, & herbal remedies may prevent a relapse, but dealing with depression varies from person to person
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression and OCD
Physical stimulation of the brain can reduce symptoms in people with treatment-refractory conditions, including depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Depression: Is There Real Help?
Investigates diagnoses, therapies and treatments, as well as other approaches to treating depression.
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Light Therapy for Non-Seasonal Depression
Light therapy is effective in treating non-seasonal unipolar depression, and may provide benefits for those with bipolar or postpartum depression as well.
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Massage for Depression and Anxiety
Many of the studies conducted on the effects of massage therapy demonstrate: decrease in depressed moods, anxiety levels and stress hormones.
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Mood Disorder Bipolar Medications
Manic depression has undergone a name change and a proliferation of new pharmaceutical treatment options since Lithium.
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Natural Treatments for Depression
Though different people find different things effective, these natural depression medications and treatments are worth trying: St John's wort, gingko biloba and lifestyle
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Physical Signs of Depression
You may be at risk for depression because of loss, disrupted brain chemicals, or genetics. Here are some physical signs of depression & information about antidepressants.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter depression affects 10-20% of the US population. Here's effective seasonal affective disorder treatments, such as SAD light therapy.
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Sleep, Exercise and Depression
It's much easier to maintain a healthy mood than to crawl out of an episode of depression. Get enough sleep and exercise to help avoid disruptive emotional dips.
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Treating Depression Safely
Depression is often misdiagnosed. Some medications may actually make depression worse in children and benefit fewer patients than previously believed.
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Understanding Antenatal Depression
This article introduces the symptoms, prevalence, causes and treatment of antenatal depression, an illness that can seriously impact on the lives of mothers-to-be.
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Understanding Summer Depression
This article offers an overview of reverse seasonal affective disorder, the rare summer form of SAD that can signifcantly impact on the lives of sufferers.
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Understanding Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
MAIOs are effective for treatment-refractory depression, increasing levels of certain neurotransmitters. However, people on MAOIs must follow a restricted diet.
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Postpartum Depression w/ Bipolar
If you suffer from these illnesses work closely with a psychiatrist and therapist throughout your pregnancy to determine what medications if any are suitable.
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Double Depression
Dysthymia & major depression equals double depression. A sign of this depressed state is high hopelessness. Treatment for depression includes feelings of belonging.
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Frankincense May Ease Depression
Long used in Eastern medicine and religious ceremonies around the world, recent information indicates incense may be a valuable tool in anxiety and depression treatment.
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Understanding Depression
Depression is widespread in the world today but there is help and hope available for those who seek it.
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Antidepressants and Suicide
What researchers have learned in their studies of antidepressants and teens; they're trying to discover if antidepressants increase teenage depression and suicide rates.
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Dealing With Clinical Depression
It's much easier and to maintain a healthy mood than to crawl out of an episode of depression. Here's some advice on getting the help you need to avoid down time.
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Managing Depression
People with depression can experience feelings of sadness, low self-esteem and hopelessness that are so intense they interfere with day-to-day living.
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Psychiatry's Swiss Army Knife
Can combining an antidepressant with an antipsychotic knock out hard to treat depression? The pharmaceuticals are betting it can.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Solutions
20% of the U.S. population suffer silently from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Control can be gained by utilizing a series of 8 steps tailored by individuals themselves.
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Major Depression
First in a series of two articles on major mental depression, symptoms, diagneses and types
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Yoga and Depression: Part One
A two-part article on how yoga practice can help alleviate mild depression.
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