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Health Encyclopedia: Depression

Depression is a medical disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, and a general loss of interest in life, combined with a sense of reduced emotional well-being and low energy. People with depression also tend to have disturbed sleep, reduced appetite and may even feel suicidal.

Symptoms of depression can occur as a result of a wide range of medical and psychiatric disorders. In a person who has been found to not be medically ill, there are three common psychia...

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Preventing Depression in Children and Adolescence
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...tearfulness and irritability are common features of teen depression, particularly when not... Read more »

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How to Minimize Your Chances of Becoming Depressed in College
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...forty hours a week.   Despite my (undiagnosed) depression, I really loved college. I cried... Read more »

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The People You Meet: Medical Professionals Treating ADHD
...medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of mental and emotional disorders, such as ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety. Psychiatrists that are Board Certified have been in... Read more »
The People you Meet: Medical Professionals
...Psychiatry deals with the treatment and prevention of mental and emotional disorders, such as ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. Board Certified Psychiatrists are those that... Read more »
Depression Issues: What are the causes of depression and the risk factors for depression?
...Altered neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) levels are responsible for clinical depression symptoms in many people. Diets low in omega-3 and other fatty acids, folic acid,... Read more »
Depression Issues: What is depression?
... Depression is a mood disorder which results from a variety of factors related to biological and genetic background, Read more »
Depression Issues: Take Action: Management of depression
...Depression is a treatable and manageable condition. Individuals suffering from depression should: Become educated Read more »

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