Depression

Heart Patients Vulnerable to Depression


Researchers have found that heart patients are particularly vulnerable to depression.

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FDA Approves Magnets on Brain to Treat Depression


New, noninvasive treatment for depression beams magnetic pulses through the skull.

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Are You Depressed and Don't Know It?

By Jed Diamond

Jed was convinced that he wasn't depressed, but a visit to a therapist helped him see the light.

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My primary care doctor thinks that my depressed mood may be a sign of male menopause. Is there really such a thing?

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Male menopause (or andropause) generally occurs for men between the ages of 40 and 55, though it can begin as early as 35 or as late as 65. It is a ... Read More...

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What Is Depression?

Posted July 13, 2008 11:15 PM

People sometimes have a hard time understanding the difference
between depression and normal sadness. A psychologist discusses the
different kinds of depression, and how to recognize them.

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Creativity and Depression: Is There a Link?

Posted July 1, 2008 11:28 PM
Is the common portrayal of the artist as a tortured genius true to life, or just a stereotype? Read more...
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Anti-Depressants and Transits

By Victoria Bazeley
I'm a little hesitant to bring up the subject of anti-depressants and astrology, for lots of reasons. But I'm going to mention it because the use of anti-depressants is so widespread in our society today, as is the use of other long-term medications that can have an effect on mood. Read more...

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Started by Anonymous on July 23, 2008 7:46 PM

Brenda recognizes the role both play in her life. "Stress and anxiety aren't necessarily pleasant company," she says, "but sometimes they teach me a lot about myself and about being out of balance or incongruent. In that case I can call them friends. Stress and Anxiety? Yes...been there, done that, and made the silly T-shirt...LOL. But learned a lot and still growing."

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