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Health Encyclopedia: Depression Basics

Introduction

Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate, necessary, and transitory, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth. However, when depression persists and impairs daily life, it may be an indication of a depressive disorder. Severity, duration, and the presence of other symptoms are the f...

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Group Therapy Helps Prevent Depression in Teens

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...Should all adolescents with a history of depression or symptoms of depression receive CB... Read more »

My Depression Connection Question of the Week!

By Merely Me , Health Expert

Hi all! It is Thursday once again and that means it is time for another question of the week! ... Read more »

Depression in Men

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...evidence for a different type of depression in men, some symptoms of depression are much more... Read more »

Anxious Mom Begets Anxious Teen

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...home environment lead to an increase of anxiety and depression symptoms when these children hit... Read more »

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Bipolar Disorder Overview

...whose illness began in their teens.Symptoms of Bipolar DisorderSymptoms of the Depression PhaseThe symptoms of depression experienced in bipolar disorder are almost identical to those of major... Read more »

Depression Treatment

...their parents and doctor, especially during the first few months of treatment, for any worsening of depression symptoms or changes in behavior. [See Suicide Risk and Antidepressant Medications in... Read more »

Depression Risk

According to a major surveys, more than 13% of Americans experience major depression disorder over the course of their lifetimes. Furthermore, an estimated 18 million Americans experience... Read more »

Depression: Suicide and Complications

of DepressionDepression is often chronic, with episodes of recurrence and improvement. Approximately one-third of patients with a single episode of major depression will have another... Read more »

Premenstrual Syndrome: Risk Factors

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is reported in women in many cultures worldwide. About 80% of women in their reproductive years experience some emotional and physical symptoms before their... Read more »

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