About Depression...
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Are People With Depression More Likely To Develop Alzheimer's Disease?
There is currently substantial evidence that those who suffer with depression may be more at risk of developing further mental health...
Can Manic Depression Be Cured?
Manic depression also called bipolar disorder, is a medical condition that impacts a person's thoughts, feelings, moods and behaviours. A person with manic depression...
Checklist to Identify Depression Risk
Even though depression can strike virtually anyone, there are some circumstances and events that can predispose a person to depression. One of...
Detecting Depression in Very Young Children
Depression is devastating to anyone who experiences its effects. Detection is one of our most important defences to helping those who show the...
Diagnosing Depression
One of the biggest challenges in addressing depression is accurately diagnosing it in the first place. Depression can present vague with confusing symptoms and a...
Gene Therapy for Major Depression
Treating major depression can be challenging in that what works for one person is ineffective for another. While medications and psychotherapy can be successful, it...
How Can Your Reduce The Risk of Depression?
If you have never suffered from depression you may still be dealing with milder symptoms of anxiety, sadness and stress once in a while. Although...
How Common is Depression?
The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 450 million people throughout the world struggle with a mental health problem. Depression is a major category...
Is Depression Genetic?
Part of obtaining effective treatment for depression involves understanding and identifying the causes of depression. One important consideration is whether or not...
What Are The Symptoms of Depression?
Many people feel sad on occasion and this is considered a normal part of life. Ups and downs are typical for many people but depression is more than just 'feeling down'...
What is Depression?
Depression is a mental health condition that affects the way a person functions thinks, sleeps, eats and feels about him or herself. Depression is more than just a...
When to Seek Help if You Feel You Are Suffering From Depression
It is quite common for people to wonder when they should seek help for depression. Many people have heard others make statements such as 'I'm...
