Articles related to "Unipolar"

Bipolar and Depressive (Unipolar) Disorders are types of Mood Disorders. "Mood Episodes" determine whether a Bipolar or Depressive (Unipolar) Disorder diagnosis is made.

Now that people know depression is a biological illness, does that mean they must take medication for it? Are antidepressants the best treatment for depression?

The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple, noninvasive diagnostic tool to detect and monitor heart problems like heart attack and heart failure

There are many types of depression. This article will briefly discuss the symptoms of some of the more commonly encountered varieties of depressive illness.

Light therapy is effective in treating non-seasonal unipolar depression, and may provide benefits for those with bipolar or postpartum depression as well.

Most people who have bipolar disorder suffer both with episodes of mania and episodes of depression. Here are some of the symptoms of bipolar 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.

Scientists are beginning to find a clear connection between Hashimoto's disease, common forms of depression and bipolar disorders.

Did you know that nature & nurture combine to increase the risk of depression? Here's the new research on this mood disorder, plus new information about antidepressants.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS), an experimental surgery for treatment-resistant depression, may be an alternative to electro-convulsive therapy (ECT). But there are risks.

Just like in the 19th century, Central Asia is the center of intense geopolitical rivalry between the conflicting interests of major powers.

A new study finds that women with Avoidant PD, Dependent PD and Obsessive-Compulsive PD are at increased risk of Post-Partum Depression.

Russia and the West are using similar propaganda terms and techniques as Yugoslavia and Nato did in their war over Kosovo a decade ago: sovereignty and genocide.

Treatment for bipolar disorder often includes a combination of medication, psychotherapy and self-help strategies.

Seasonal affective disorder is not a unique mood disorder; rather, it is classified as a form of major depression that recurs at certain times of the year.

The term "treatment-refractory depression" refers to major depression that hasn't responded to at least two antidepressants, but other therapies may still help.

As globaliztion in the areas of finance, trade and security take the world by storm, the U.S. needs to have and keep an equity stake in the business of making friends.