Depression - Causes

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Is Tanning a Good Idea?

Health professionals warn against using tanning beds or booths to relieve seasonal affective disorder symptoms.

Having a Sibling with Mental Disorder Increases Depression Risk

Family ties may boost your risk for depression.

Depression and Shopping: Does "Retail Therapy" Exist?

Shopping to cope with depression may provide temporary relief, while causing long-lasting damage to your health and finances.

Depression Dulls Brain’s Pleasure Center

New treatment for depression may be possible based on study that shows how this mood disorder affects areas of brain involved in pleasure.

Wednesday: The Deadliest Day for Suicide

New study marks Wednesday as the most likely day for people to attempt suicide.

Fibromyalgia and Depression

Suffering from fibromyalgia? Learn more about the risks of depression and what you can do to protect yourself from this mood disorder.

Job Stress and Depression

Stress at work is linked to depression which can increase absenteeism and affect your income. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and how to reduce stress in your workplace.

Depression During Menopause: Causes and Solutions

Here's what you can do to stay emotionally healthy during this important period of your life.

The Connection Between Creativity and Mood Disorders

Researchers find more evidence that creativity and mood disorders are linked.

Suicide Connected to Family History

A family history may make a person more likely to commit suicide. Find out what increases—and decreases—the risks.

Battling Seasonal Affective Disorder

Every fall season millions of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a form of major depression.

Depression May Up Your Risk for Alzheimer's Disease

Study shows that people suffering from depression who have memory problems are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s.

Heart Disease and Depression: What's the Link?

Learn more about this important connection.

Frequent Nightmares May Increase Your Risk of Suicide

Persistent nightmares and sleep problems when you have depression may make you more prone to thoughts of suicide.

Are Night Owls More Prone to Depression?

A new study suggests that your bedtime may be closely tied to the state of your mental health.

Can a Thyroid Disorder Cause Depression?

Did you know that depression is not always solely about life events or brain chemistry gone awry--that a malfunction of your thyroid gland can also cause depression or anxiety?

Can Chronic Pain Really Bring on Depression?

While we often assume that an emotional crisis precipitates a bout of depression, that's not always the case.

Depression and Crohn’s Disease

Depression--it’s not all in your head and it does matter.

Asthma and Other Health Conditions

It's bad enough that you have asthma, but to make matters worse, do you also have to suffer from a variety of other illnesses?

Low Serotonin Levels May Be Causing Your Depression

Learn about this key connection.

The Link Between Chronic Stress and Depression

Learn how these two conditions are connected and what you can do combat them.

Could a B12 Deficiency Be Causing Your Depression?

If you're not getting enough B12 in your diet, your entire well-being may be paying the price.

Depression Could Up Your Risk of Heart Disease

Find out if you're at risk of heart disease and what you can do to protect yourself.

Could Your Child Be Depressed?

Learn what steps you can take when it comes to diagnosis and treatment.

Could Low Vitamin D Levels Be Causing Your Depression?

Find out how more D in your diet can help your mental health.

Can a Pet Help You Defeat Depression?

Learn how a furry (or scaly) friend can help lift your spirits.

The Facts About Workplace Depression

More than 200 million days of work are missed each year due to employee depression. Get the whole story here.

Understanding Depression in Men

The disease can wear a very different face on men than it does on women.

Heart Disease and Depression: What’s the Link?

Depression has been linked to a higher likelihood of cardiovascular disease.

Pregnancy and Depression: What You Need to Know

Here's what you need to know about this crucial topic.

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