Depression Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Kevin Sinclair @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 7:03 AM

We have all experienced some level of depression in our lives. This is a normal reaction to various events that occur in life. Changes and losses often have the biggest impact on our lives when it comes to experiencing depression, however, physical illness, and other related issues can also result in this condition. If an individual experiences depression for an extended amount of time, this can become a very serious issue. As a matter of fact, it can result in one's ability to function app... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Lee Heather @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 1:25 PM

Unfortunately the World Health Organization has stated that depression is now going to be the 21st centuries second most growth illness just below heart disease linked to obesity. Most people these days know someone who has suffered or is till suffering from depression. It is now one of the most common mental illnesses in society. However there remains many myths surrounding depression and as a psychotherapist in private practice and as an ex-psychiatric nurse I have come across this ill... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Thomas Fox @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 7:51 PM

How are smoking and depression connected? Is one the cause of the other? Science has shown that smokers are generally more prone towards depression than non smokers. How can employers combat this and help employees be as productive as they can be? The scientific connection between nicotine addiction and depression has been well documented. A history of depression is a common link between many people suffering from nicotine addiction. Many smokers start as teenagers, when peer pressure and... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Mike Shery @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 3:20 PM

As a parent, you are likely to be one of the first to recognize when your child may have a serious emotional or behavioral problem. What do you do first? What if someone you consulted has recommended that your child be hospitalized in a psychiatric facility? Before doing anything else, gently engage your child in a dialogue about his or her feelings. You should also discuss your concerns with your kids teachers, coaches, school counselors or any other adults who may know him or her well... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Mike Shery @ Thursday, 6th March 2008 @ 4:30 PM

The clinical psychologist is a highly trained professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of problems in thinking, feeling and behavior. He or she has approximately 7 years of professional education in the areas of counseling, psychotherapy and diagnostic testing. Consequently, the psychologist is the most highly trained mental health professional available; psychiatrists, mental health counselors and social workers typically have only 1 to 3 years of training exclusive... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Mike Shery @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 12:39 PM

What is panic disorder? The symptoms are almost the same for kids as they are for adults. Children and adolescents with panic disorder have repeated periods of intense fear and panic that appear to come from nowhere and for no good reason. Other symptoms include a racing heartbeat, a feeling of shortness of breath and sometimes a fear of going crazy. These symptom episodes are called panic attacks and can last from a few minutes to several hours. They usually occur without warning. Ad... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Mike Shery @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 6:52 AM

Worried about the moodiness of your teenage son or daughter? Wondering about bipolar disorder? Teenagers with bipolar disorder have an ongoing roller coaster of extremely elevated and then, depressed moods. You may find that the highs alternate with the lows, or, strange as it seems, your kid may even seem to feel both extremes simultaneously. This very troubling and life-altering disorder usually starts in adulthood. However, it does occur in adolescents and even in young child... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Mike Shery @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 1:38 PM

As a parent, you are likely to be one of the first to recognize when your child may have an emotional or behavioral problem. Still, making that decision to seek professional help for him or her can be difficult and painful. First, gently engage your child in a dialogue about his or her feelings. You may also decide to discuss your concerns with your kids teachers, coaches, school counselors or any other adults who may know him or her well. In many circumstances, this alone may be sufficie... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Thomas Fox @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 12:00 PM

We are addressing this paper and this site to those people and visitors that are already familiar with depression and have already explored remedies for it. However, you may not have known that some of the causes are as simple as: 1. Dust Mites that float in your air and are investing your bed 2. Common airborne allergens 3. Dirt or dust in the air carrying bacteria and viruses 4. Mold due to humidity, dirt, and other house-growth issues. Depression Treatment is not as eas... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Mike Shery @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 4:55 AM

When your husband or wife experiences depression, it can affect the quality of your marriage and the atmosphere in the home. Depression is defined as a problem when the feelings of depression persist and interfere with your spouses ability to function. About 5 percent of adults suffer from depression at any given point in time. If your spouse is under stress, experiencing a major loss or has an anxiety problem it places him or her at a higher risk. Depression also can run in famil... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Mike Shery @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 7:48 AM

Depression is not just an affliction of adults. Your children or teenagers also may also suffer from it. You should consider treatment for them when their severely melancholy and sad feelings persist and interfere with their ability to function. This is not a small matter. It has been estimated that approximately 5 percent of children and adolescents suffer from depression at some point in time. If you have a child under stress who has experienced a significant loss or who has b... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Thomas Fox @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 5:22 AM

Designer smoothie bars are almost as common as coffee shops these days. It's little wonder too. Where else can you get a healthy snack that contains so many nutrients all in one glass? The answer is: at home. With a high speed blender, it's easy to re-create those fancy, nutrition filled fruit smoothies at home. Chances are, you'll save a lot of money too. In addition to paying much less, there are several compelling reasons for making your own smoothies with a high sp... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Martin Richfield @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 3:25 AM

Ulcerative colitis is one of the most diagnosed diseases of the intestine. It is an autoimmune disease meaning that the body's immune system is attacking the large intestine. Although commonly confused with irritable bowel syndrome and Chrones Disease it is different. Ulcerative colitis affects the lining of the large intestine and rectum. Chrones can appear anywhere from the esophagus to the rectum and is deeper within the walls of the intestine and other organs. Ulcerative colitis... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Martin Richfield @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 3:16 AM

No matter what the ailment, condition, or disease, every patient has the right to choice regarding the treatment, even if this means not taking treatment that could be life saving. There are always concerns with having any treatment or taking any medications. Ethical issues with alternative therapies do not necessarily have to be looked at in a negative way. In fact ethical issues regarding alternative therapies should be thought about as merely just another piece of information to allow... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Martin Richfield @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 2:58 AM

As complementary and alternative medicines become more popular in society the resources for advice become more common as well. Talking about health and health problems is very common in society; seems to be almost as common as talking about the weather. With the internet being at almost everyone's finger tips, the most common place for research, questions, and advice is most definitely online. Therefore the complementary and alternative medicines forum is an excellent source of info... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Martin Richfield @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 2:54 AM

Ethics can be defined as a philosophical mentality of right conduct and good living. Ethics in medicine are typically about what is appropriate practice and inappropriate practice. It defines specifics about what is allowed in the workplace, in the profession, and with clients. However, the medical field is in fact, a business. Just like alternative medicines is a business. In fact, they are somewhat competing businesses. They are each other's competition. Ethics against alternative... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Martin Richfield @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 2:51 AM

Depression is one of the most common mental health diagnoses in society today. Unfortunately, the typical medications can have harmful and sometimes devastating side effects. Fortunately there are alternative therapies for depression that can be used alone or in addition to a drug therapy plan. Some of the common signs and symptoms of depression include fatigue or insomnia, hopelessness, suicidal ideations, crying spells, anxiety, and social withdrawal. Depression can affect someones wor... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Martin Richfield @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 2:44 AM

Asthma can be defined as the inflammation that causes restriction of air in and out of the lungs. Due to this restricted air flow, there is a very distinctive wheezing and panting sound. Asthma is considered to be the most common childhood chronic illness. Instead of the airways allowing air to exist and enter during exercise or heightened activity, the airways in someone who has asthma actually tighten. It is this tightening that causes the wheezing and panting. Asthma is not only onset... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Martin Richfield @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 2:43 AM

Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health diagnoses. It is essential for those suffering from these disorders that they can have many different options for treatment. Even more outstanding is the idea that major depression has become the leading worldwide cause of disability. Depression and anxiety are both very disabling to people and their lives. However, sometimes the typical medications can have terrible side effects and many people do not want to take them because of ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Martin Richfield @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 2:39 AM

Women have been having babies every since humans have roamed the earth. However, with the centuries of medicine and technology improving it has become very common for women to seek pain management for labor through drug therapy. Although epidurals are an excellent way for women to go through labor with as little pain as possible, there are still women who wish to experience the whole labor and not be frozen from the lower back down. This is why many women research, learn about, and obtai... more...