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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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What is the difference between dysthymia and major depression?

By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

What is the difference between dysthymia and major depression?The simple answer is severity, but... Read more »

Chronic Illness, Acid Reflux and Depression -- Part I

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

Read Part II of the Series Here Read Part III of the Series Here Last week, a reader wrote... Read more »

Group Therapy Helps Prevent Depression in Teens

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

A study published in JAMA has shown that group cognitive behavioral therapy may help prevent... Read more »

Does Depression Predict the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease?

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

The relationship between old age and the decline in mental capabilities, possibly leading to... Read more »

Recognizing Depression in Children

By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...differently than adults do. While they share some depression symptoms with adults, there are... Read more »

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Depression Issues: What are the symptoms of depression?

...lethargy, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, concentration problems, and suicidal thoughts. Manic depression symptoms and cyclothymic depression symptoms include the above during the depression... Read more »

Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This cycling makes it possible to divide bipolar disorder... Read more »

Depression Issues: What is depression?

... Dysthymic disorder - mild but persistent (at least 2 years) depression Unspecified depression - depression symptoms fall between major and dysthymic depression Bipolar disorder (manic... 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: How is depression treated?

...Nardil) and tranylcypromine (trade name Parnate). The herb St. John's wort treats mild to moderate depression symptoms more effectively than a placebo (inactive compound) but has not been... Read more »

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