Information and opinions on health from define depression at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/478122/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/478122/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/478122/index http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/478122/99836/energised-time Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:35:45 -0500 define depression A re-energised carer-support and some time out is the key   I forbid my DAD today to not go down the black hole again, I hope it helped but we will see, at least it made him smile for a split second.   It has only been 8 weeks since his last major suicide episode, and within that time I have grown again as a support person, I have definitely learned to share the burden, the hard times and how I feel.   He went on holidays... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/478122/99836/energised-time http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/478122/99627/individual Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:42:19 -0500 define depression AN insight into a Suicide attempt- from the carer of a suicidal individualWe wait... Waiting tense and concerned you know its coming but when, we do not truly know.The fear sets in when we notice my phone, a series of text messages; we had been out of phone range for a few hours enjoying a 4 wheel drive trip with the kids. The phone had came within tower range on top of the last hill, my family from 800km away had left text messages worrying you... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/478122/99627/individual http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/478122/99519/individual Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:26:44 -0500 define depression We all need support even the carers of a depressive-natured suicidal individual.   Look in the paper, at community notice boards, on the internet, at the local library, local lions club, community centre and health centre to help give you ideas on what support would benefit you most.   To help eliminate the cause of the depression choose a group or individual with compassion, one that will help with goal setting, choosing... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/478122/99519/individual