Depression - Causes

Conduct Disorder and Your Child

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

Is It Dementia or Something Else?

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.

The Link between Your Weight and Personality Disorders

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

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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!

How to Combat Holiday Depression

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.

The Job Stress and Stroke Connection

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

10 Natural Stressbusters

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.

Can Keeping a Routine Help Control Bipolar Symptoms?

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

Panic Attacks and Mitral Valve Prolapse

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.

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.

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.

Wednesday: The Deadliest Day for Suicide

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

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.

The Connection Between Creativity and Mood Disorders

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

Depression During Menopause: Causes and Solutions

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

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.

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.

Battling Seasonal Affective Disorder

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

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.
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