Depression - Causes

With Facebook, Twitter,and chat rooms, we are connected to each other like never before, thanks to the Internet and social media sites. But is all this connectedness a good thing?

In yet another example of the inseparable link between mental and physical health, medical experts are noting the increase in depression among people who are obese, especially as they age.

Forensic psychologist Debra Warner, Psy.D., examines how you perceive yourself and the world around you can affect your overall health.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice 67.5% individuals released from state detention faculties are arrested again within three years. The reason for the repeat behavior is that offenders often lack appropriate strategies for coping with problems in some or all of these areas: employment, substance abuse, marital or family counseling, social activity, emotional support, attitude changes, and education.

As its name implies, individuals with this mental health disorder alternate between obsessive thoughts and behaviors, and compulsive rituals to try to control the obsessions. This cycle is disruptive and causes stress and anxiety. In many cases, OCD interferes in an individual’s ability to engage in work, school or other daily activities. Approximately 2.2 million Americans suffer from OCD.

Forensic psychologist Debra Warner explains how love and passion can give way to depression and how you can negotiate a balance between your relationship and your emotions.

If you have children, be aware of the symptoms of anxiety. According to researchers, the prevalence of anxiety disorders in young people is rising, putting youth at risk for long-term mental and physical health problems.

We all know that little saying, "the only constant in life is change?" Well for those who suffer from anxiety, change can be a big problem.

Sometimes you know what you need to feel better and other times you think you know. Find out when you need to rethink you treatment habits.

Is loneliness contagious? According to recent studies, it is.

How one parents can have a direct affect on a child's behavior--including his outlook on the world around him.

Repressed emotions don’t just go away, they lay dormant in the body taking up our energy and setting the stage for physical ailments, illnesses and disease, say experts in mind/body medicine.

Sure, how we eat affects us physically. What you may not know, however, is how your eating habits can affect your mood.

The risk of suicide increases directly with the number of times a child or adolescent moves, says a recent study.

Postpartum depression is a common, and troublesome, occurrence. Psychologist Debra Warner explores the issue in her weekly column.

Almost five percent of all American children are diagnosed with this disruptive disorder.

Research shows that we really are most likely to feel depressed when we reach middle age.

Dementia and Pseudo-Dementia are two conditions whose symptoms closely resemble one another. The recommended treatments and probable outcomes for each condition, however, vary greatly.

Studies show that overweight women were at a greater risk of antisocial, paranoid, and avoidant personality disorders.

Have you or a loved one survived a life threatening disease? Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health related condition? Have you gone to extraordinary lengths to help someone in a health crisis? If so, we want to hear from you!

Do the holidays take a toll on your mood year after year? Put into practice some proven tools to combat holiday depression and you could make this holiday season one of the best ones yet.

Men who feel stressed at work are at a greater risk of having a stroke.

Stress affects millions of people in the US every year. If untreated, stress can cause serious health problems and speed-up the aging process. Health professionals encourage patients to integrate natural stress busters into their daily routine to reduce stress and improve their quality of life.

Studies show a daily routine may make a big difference for people with bipolar disorder.

Many believe that panic attacks and mitral valve prolapse are linked. But is this the truth? Read on to get what the studies are really saying.

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

Family ties may boost your risk for depression.

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

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

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