Depression Knowledge

Everyone gets depressed from time to time; the loss of a job or financial problems or an argument with one’s spouse can make even the strongest of persons to feel sad and blue.  But while these things usually go away after some time or can be addressed appropriately, it’s important to understand clinical depression symptoms [...]

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More and more cases of depression in teens are being reported today by doctors and scientists.  This may be because more teens are asking for help with their condition, because doctors are getting better at diagnosing the condition, or simply because there are more and more cases to be reported.  Or it may be a [...]

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For decades it was thought that women were the more emotional of the two genders and that depression was a woman’s disease.  Clinical depression is thought to be a sign of emotional weakness and “real men” aren’t allowed such a “weakness.”  In reality, there are more and more diagnoses of depression in men being reported [...]

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Today there are more and more cases of depression in children being reported by doctors and physicians.  Whether it’s because doctors are becoming more skilled at diagnosing the problem or if there are more cases to report, the bottom line is that any concerned parent should be concerned about the causes of depression in children [...]

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Clinical depression is becoming more and more common these days.  Whether it’s because doctors are quicker to diagnosis the condition or are becoming more accurate in their diagnosis, or if there is some other reason for the rising numbers of this condition, some believe that up to one in four adults in the U.S. suffer [...]

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Many people find it overwhelming when dealing with depression.  This is a condition that affects not only your mental and emotional health but that can take a toll on a patient physically as well.  Most who have depression also suffer from chronic fatigue, sleeplessness or constant oversleeping, headaches, muscle aches, tremors, and a range of [...]

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It’s true that physical problems including the way the brain regulates “feel good” chemicals is one of the leading causes of depression.  People whose brains are just not releasing certain chemicals or whose brains are not releasing enough of these chemicals are going to suffer from clinical depression.  These chemicals are necessary for a happy [...]

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It’s true that coping with depression is very difficult.  There are many different forms of depression and it affects each patient differently.  In addition to this, depression often affects those around the patient as well - children and spouses may be neglected, work habits become shoddy, and the patient’s friends and family are often ignored.  [...]

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Everyone gets depressed every now and again.  A friend or family member passing in death, a job loss or financial setback, or a prolonged illness can make even the strongest and most resilient person to feel upset and sad.  However, what is meant by the term clinical depression?  How is this different from just feeling [...]

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If you’re experiencing anxiety, you are not alone.  We live in very anxious times and no one would deny anyone their feelings.  But at the same time, there is a connection between anxiety and depression, and one can often lead to the other.  What is that connection and how does this happen?
Two Separate Conditions
Sometimes anxiety [...]

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