"It's easy if you try" might sing John Lennon if he were alive today. But actually I am having a very difficult time imagining such a world. Antidepressants have earned their status as a cultural icon. Prozac is as widely known as Coca-Cola. And it seems everyone and their grandmother has tried an antidepressant at one point or another. Either your doctor or the television has promoted their magical abilities. "Depression hurts" blares from our television as visuals of slumped over...
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Depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Blues; Gloom; Sadness; MelancholyHome CareIf you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment... Read more »
Depression
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Depression is a medical disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, guilt, and a general loss of interest in life,... Read more »
Anxiety, depression tied to weight gain
Mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may lead to weight gain. According to a new study, people with a history of mental illness face an... Read more »
Major depression
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Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for... Read more »
Study: Family history predicts mental health risks
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