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      Popular! A Depression Information and Treatment Guide Top Rated
      Our own guide to depression, featuring a wealth of articles detailing information about this disorder, the symptoms commonly associated with it, and the treatments currently available. We offer informative articles, a depression quiz, and a support forum where you can anonymously read and contribute in a caring community. Depression affects millions of Americans each year, yet many people still do not recognize it as a treatable disorder. Depression can be treated with psychotherapy and pharmaceutical medications. You can learn more about depression by starting here.
      Preview Website - 23-Jan-2003 - Hits: 13045 - Rate This | Details
      Popular! Is Depression a Disease? Top Rated
      A lengthy transcript of an excellent debate between some of the thought leaders in the area of depression and depression theory. Debate participants included Thomas S. Szasz, M.D., Jeffrey A. Schaler, Ph.D., and Ron Leifer, M.D. (on the "No, it's not" side) and Donald F. Klein, M.D., Frederick K. Goodwin, M.D., and Peter Kramer, M.D. (on the "Yes, it is" side). A very interesting read.
      Preview Website - 4-Apr-2002 - Hits: 2585 - Rate This | Details
      10 Things You Don't Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder
      Many feel winter is nothing but cold, dark days and nights full of snow and ice and nothing to look forward to. Many do not look forward to autumn, either, because they know that winter will soon be coming. Those who become depressed over it may have something called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). They may feel depressed, irritable, and tired. Their activity levels decrease, and they find themselves in bed more often. This depression disorder not only affects their health, but it also affects their everyday life, including their job performance and friendships. Come in out of the dark, and into the light, by clicking on this link.
      Preview Website - 25-Mar-2006 - Hits: 650 - Rate This | Details
      Alcohol and Depression
      Dr. Martin's article on alcoholism states how there are common signs between alcoholism and major depression. Alcohol, according to Dr. Martin, is a depression-causing drug. Listed in this article are many things to know about how alcoholism and depression are comorbid, or related to each other.
      Preview Website - 3-Mar-2006 - Hits: 1523 - Rate This | Details
      An Overview of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
      ECT, or electro-convulsive therapy, is highly effective in treating severe Major Depression, as well as in some forms of recurrent Major Depression, but with one major problem--memory loss. Something like the movie "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", Electroconvulsive Therapy is also nicknamed "shock therapy". Want to learn more? Click on the link to read on.
      Preview Website - 25-Mar-2006 - Hits: 322 - Rate This | Details
      Centre for Emotional Well-Being Top Rated
      “Resources for Emotional Well-being” is written by Health Psychologist Talia Mana. It is a collection of articles on a variety of topics from anxiety to professional writing. There is a real pop-psychology flavour to Talia’s blog and Talia has an easy-flowing writing style, suited particularly to casual and consumer readers, however professionals are likely to find inspiration in the scope of topics Talia covers in her blog. In blogging terms, “Resources for Emotional Well-being” is young, its archives stretching back only to July 2006.
      Preview Website - 12-Jun-2007 - Hits: 473 - Rate This | Details
      Coping with the Loss of a Spouse Top Rated
      Having a spouse die is a horrible, and traumatic event in a person's life. While a person probably never can completely cope with the loss of a spouse, Dr. Martin shows some simple and easy to understand steps that can help.
      Preview Website - 29-Mar-2006 - Hits: 891 - Rate This | Details
      Dealing with the Depths of Depression
      How can a person deal with depression? Many claim that they have depression, however; the "depression" many have is usually just an occasional sadness. Depression profoundly impairs a persons ability to concentrate, sleep, eat and feel happy. To find out more on how to deal with it, click on the link.
      Preview Website - 25-Mar-2006 - Hits: 1027 - Rate This | Details
      Defeating Depression's Funk-to-Fat Cycle
      Do you feel depressed? Overeating and or gorging? This article can help you understand how to set up fitness goals that can help with a person who is depressed, and who needs exercise. Exercise can ease depression and help a person become motivated. Motivated to find out how? Click on...
      Preview Website - 3-Mar-2006 - Hits: 357 - Rate This | Details
      Depression and chronic back pain
      Even though it is not always recognized and/or treated, clinical depression is estimated to be four times greater in people with chronic back pain than in the general population. This article discusses the interrelationship between depression and chronic back pain and helps patients recognize the signs of depression.
      Preview Website - 12-Sep-2005 - Hits: 235 - Rate This | Details
      Depression and the Elderly
      In our natural life process, aging can be a time of loneliness, aches and even depression. In the article, Dr. Framingham helps to show that depression can occur in the elderly and that it does need to be treated. Listed in the article are items to watch out for which may tell of elderly depression, and how to tell the difference between "the blues" and depression itself.
      Preview Website - 1-Mar-2006 - Hits: 348 - Rate This | Details
      Depression Boards - a Lighter Blue Top Rated
      A friendly and supportive community for the discussion of problems related to mental health issues. Not all forums are public or searchable. Registration is required for full access. Without registration, you can still see that Depression Boards is a good site to visit!
      Preview Website - 24-Jun-2008 - Hits: 197 - Rate This | Details
      Depression in Cancer Patients
      Living with cancer must be horrible enough without having the emotional problems intertwined with everything else. Sadly, it cannot happen that way, and those who suffer from cancer also experience depression and anger. How can a person cope with their anxiety and depression, and does psychological treatment work for those who have cancer? Click on the link to find out.
      Preview Website - 25-Mar-2006 - Hits: 125 - Rate This | Details
      Depression in Children and Adolescents
      Depression in children and adolescents is a huge issue for those who have children or are children themselves. The depression children and adolescents suffer from may not be properly diagnosed. In this article are ways to decide whether or not a person who is not an adult is depressed or not, and reasons why depression is so often misdiagnosed in younger populations.
      Preview Website - 3-Mar-2006 - Hits: 798 - Rate This | Details
      Depression: Down But Not Out
      Depression is almost as common as a cold. Many have claimed to have it at least once or twice in their lives. It is even heard of much more nowadays due to the increase of psychological studies and medicines. Discussed in this article is the fact, that even though a person may have depression, he is not completely down for the count. Click on the link to find out more.
      Preview Website - 25-Mar-2006 - Hits: 368 - Rate This | Details


     
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