Depression Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 10:31 PM

Depression medication can help a person who is dealing with a depressive disorder. Doctors have access to many different drugs, but they all fall into three main categories. These categories are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclics, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Depending on the doctor and the situation, one drug from these three categories will be chosen in order to help a person deal with depression. One type of depression medication that docto... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 1:42 AM

Depression anxiety is a genuine fear that many people face. Worldwide millions of individuals are afflicted with this disorder. Depression is a major illness that people tend to think will go away on its own; however, depression will only get worse if left untreated. The anxiety that people who have depression feel is usually fear about how others will perceive them. Knowing the full details about depression and realizing how many are affected may ease these fears. Depression anxi... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 1:36 PM

Depression affects millions of people around the globe every year. This disorder does not care about an age group either. Depression in children is just as prevalent as it is in adults. However, many who have this disorder do not seek treatment because of the negative connotations that are associated with mental health illnesses. It is one of the disorders of the mental health world that can be treated if just given the chance. Many people do not understand exactly what it is. A ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 1:21 PM

Bipolar depression is different than many forms of depression. With a bipolar disorder, a person experiences mania. Mania allows an individual to experience an extreme high that more than likely will impair judgment. Bipolar disorder will affect a person their entire life, but with the right treatment plan, a person can cope with bipolar depression as long as they completely understand this illness. Bipolar depression usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood. However, at t... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 7:41 AM

Anxiety depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people everyday. People who experience an anxiety disorder have lives that are filled with overwhelming anxiety and fear. Brief anxiety can be caused by a stressful event such as doing business presentations, having a first date, or giving an important speech. This depression, however, is chronic and will get progressively worse if left untreated. Many different kinds of anxiety depression exist, and each one... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Ron Berry @ Monday, 27th August 2007 @ 3:25 AM

Every year as many as ten million Americans, approximately 6 percent of the population, fall prey to this insidious disease. It quietly robs you of your energy, your zest for life and overall health. The "Winter Blues" which has also been called "The Hibernation Response" is actually a milder form of S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and usually temporary but no less painful. Because of unstable or high levels of melatonin and lowered levels of serotonin, we suffer mood change... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Chris Marshall @ Friday, 24th August 2007 @ 3:42 PM

The number of prescriptions for antidepressants have hit a record high in England. The news comes despite national guidance advocating alternative treatments. In 2006 there were more than 31 million prescriptions for drugs such as Prozac issued - a rise of 6% on the year before. In 2004 the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence issued guidance recommending that antidepressants should not be used as first-line therapy for mild to moderate depression. Instead they suggeste... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Chris Marshall @ Thursday, 23rd August 2007 @ 2:16 PM

Normal moods are the body's reaction to outside or inside stimuli, allowing everyone to handle, cope, or otherwise experience healthy emotions. Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, is one of the many mood disorders-abnormal psychological conditions characterized by extreme, repetitive swings in mood over prolonged periods in life. Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of mania (high energy and elated thought) and depression (low energy and blu... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Chris Marshall @ Thursday, 23rd August 2007 @ 11:55 AM

Mood swings are an every day occurance for many of us but when these mood swings become more extreme then it is possible that it could be down to more than just your mood. One possible answer to severe and intense mood swings could be bipolar disorder, a form of manic depression, where the sufferer can display behaviours ranging from deep depression to extreme elation or 'highs' on a frequent basis. The Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder It is important to distinguish betw... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Ivanovich Cuxev @ Monday, 20th August 2007 @ 9:43 AM

Well, the most critical stage of anyone's life considered by most is the teenage period. The boys and girls undergo a lot of physical changes during this time. Long side this; their mind is to be getting a matured shape since they start understanding the realities and morals of life. It very important for a smooth and healthy development of their mind during this critical period. Because if any gap or immaturity is left on this part of the life, the impact may last for the whole life. more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Ivanovich Cuxev @ Monday, 20th August 2007 @ 9:43 AM

Depression in teenagers could be provoked by a number of factors, which vary from teenager to teenager. Certain momentous situations may result this disease such as death of someone close, separation of parents, shifting in to a new neighborhood and problems in relations, such as breaking up with lovers. The Factors That Prompts Depression Other aspects that could result in depression in the adolescent is lack of attention from the loved ones, cases of being abused or bullied in ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Ivanovich Cuxev @ Monday, 20th August 2007 @ 9:41 AM

Teenage depression could be just another threat for the juvenile generation. It is a disease not quite uncommon these days and teenagers are more vulnerable in case of suffering from this mental disease. In fact there might be some youngsters around you who are actually suffering from this syndrome. Depression And Its Symptoms This where the jeopardy lies, as most people are not aware of the hazards the disease could cause. Rather the case is handled without due consideration, in ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Gary Toh @ Saturday, 18th August 2007 @ 12:53 AM

We live in a world where stress is an everyday thing. Many adults have trouble coping with daily stresses of work, family,finances, etc. All these can lead to anxiety disorders. What about our children? They are the same, they are humans too and have emotions so they too are susceptible to mental and emotional disorders. It is therefore very important to observe our children and watch for any signs that they are maybe having trouble coping. According to recent studies, as many as one i... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Ivanovich Cuxev @ Friday, 17th August 2007 @ 5:17 PM

Depression in teenagers could be a drawback for an entire nation. However, it can be cured with therapy and proper medication. Teen Depression The Cure The remedies available and which the therapists commonly advice include the Cognitive-behavioral therapy which deals with the patients pessimistic thinking pattern. Group therapy and Family therapy are the solutions that help to break down the patient's isolation, from which many of the teenagers suffer nowadays. Addit... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Gary Toh @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 8:47 PM

In recent years, there has been more and more cases of people who suffer from anxiety disorders. This disorder includes post traumatic stress, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety attacks. Doctors and scientists still do not know what causes anxiety disorders ,but research that points to brain chemistry imbalance as a main factor. The symptoms of anxiety disorders are very often confused with depression. So, why should you be concerned this particular disord... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Rickie Smith @ Wednesday, 8th August 2007 @ 6:46 PM

Many children have to experience the problem of depression. Oftentimes a child will go through a harrowing experience that will completely turn their life inside out. They may be required to go through something that is not expected. This experience can hurt them and give them a form of depression that is hard to escape. Depression in children is not uncommon and is happening more and more to children of many different ages. Depression in children is also very serious and is someth... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Steve Kroening @ Tuesday, 31st July 2007 @ 10:32 PM

If you suffer with depression, one of the best things you can do is to find ways to serve others. Selfishness is definitely a major cause of depression. But there are cases of depression that are caused by physical problems. A poor diet, for instance, can make you feel sluggish. And a mineral deficiency can rob you of your youthful vitality. Unfortunately, medical science likes to throw drugs at the problem, instead of finding the root cause. Most drugs are designed to treat symptoms. And... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Faye B. Roberts @ Saturday, 28th July 2007 @ 9:14 AM

The break up of a marriage happens for many different reasons with chronic depression being one of the leading causes of divorce around the world. A depressed person will be very moody and down in the dumps and hard to be around and relate to. Depression often goes undiagnosed and the depressed person's behavior is often more than a spouse can bear. Can depression cause divorce? You bet it can! Depression is ugly and puts tremendous strains on a marriage, especially if you are not s... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Andrew Bicknell @ Tuesday, 17th July 2007 @ 9:32 PM

It is one of the most common and most serious mental health problems facing people today. Psychological depression can interfere with a person's ability to function effectively throughout the day or even to have the motivation to get out of bed in the morning and it is in fact so common that over 1 in 5 Americans can expect to get some form of depression in their lifetime. The causes behind depression are complex and not yet fully understood but we are able to treat it much more effe... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Depression | By Andrew Bicknell @ Tuesday, 17th July 2007 @ 9:12 PM

Bipolar depression disorder generally occurs before the age of 30 years and may first develop during adolescence, but most commonly presents its symptoms in the late teens and early 20s. It is a type of mood disorder that exhibits marked changes in mood between extreme elation or happiness and severe depression. Bipolar disorder used to be referred to as manic depression. Like other mental illnesses, bipolar disorder cannot yet be identified physiologically; for example, through a blood t... more...