Depression Health Center

Common Disorders

• Depression
• Major depression
• Adolescent depression
• Major depression with psychotic features
• Depression signs in teenagers
• Dysthymia
• Depression - elderly
• Bipolar disorder - depressed
• Depression - resources
• Bipolar disorder
More...

Depression - Health News

• Psychotherapy Beats Light Treatment for SAD
  Study finds it easier, more effective therapy for seasonal affective disorder
  
• Phone Counseling for Depression Rings With Promise
  Talk sessions plus psychotherapy offer most benefit, study finds
  
• Depression Often Goes Untreated in Working Moms
  Health insurance, employee assistance could help mothers get treatment, researchers say
  
• Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
  Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients
  
• Constant Light Linked to Symptoms of Depression
  Unnatural light cycles could have health consequences, study finds
  
More...

Related Videos

• Pinpointing Mental Illness
  The difficulty of accurately diagnosing mental illness and the repercussions of not doing so. Can new technology that looks inside the brain better identify types of mental illness?
  
• Meet Sue Bergeson
  
  Sue Bergeson, President of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, shares her journey of recovery, which is at the core of her life and the message that she gives to others.
  
  
• Getting a Second Opinion
  
  Dr. Drew offers advice for working with your mental health provider and getting the best treatment possible.
  
• Managing Bipolar Disorder
  
  Dr. Kay Jamison opens up about her personal strategy for managing bipolar disorder.
  
• Questions to Ask Your Doctor
  
  Dr. Jamison lists the most important questions to ask your doctor following a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
  
More...

Related Animations

• Bipolar Disorder
  Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania.
  
• Depression
  Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. See this video animation of the synaptic junction and what part it plays in depression.