In Part 1 of this piece, I very briefly described emotional states related to feelings of depression and depressed mood. I then, even more briefly, described some of the hallmark characteristics of clinical or major depression. You may want to take a look at Part 1 for a review.
As mentioned in Part 1, clinical depression involves a pervasively gloomy mood and a host of physical/cognitive features that are present more often than not over a fairly long period of time. This is where things can of...
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A reporter from the LA Times talks to experts about whether patients should stop depression treatments as symptoms of their condition begin to... Read summary »
People who tested positive for depression in a recent study consumed 60 percent more chocolate than people who had lower test scores for depression.... Read summary »
New research suggests that depression during pregnancy can increase risks for the unborn baby, including an increased chance of premature birth and... Read summary »
Measuring the levels of a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy might predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression,... Read summary »
Researchers say teens who are at high risk for developing depression because their parents suffer from the condition may be helped by a new program... Read summary »