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Chronic Depression: Disease or Charcter Flaw?

A major survey on depression symptoms from the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), released in july 2001, revealed a dramatic degree of progress in public understanding. Yet even amid this promising trend, the survey sheds light on the difficulties faced by millions of people striving to manage this sometimes chronic,... Read More

The Patients Guide to Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression

INTRODUCTION Everybody has a story. My story is the one I know best and can write about. It is not a memoir of chemical dependency or self-abuse. Those subjects have been written about many times. This is a story of my winning battle against depression and... Read More

Depression in Teenagers: Now What Can We Do?

No doubt you have seen the recent news headlines about a federal panel that recommended to the FDA that anti-depressant medications carry the strongest possible warning label for use in children and teenagers. This recommendation to the FDA shook the medical community, especially those who work with depressed young people.... Read More

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Depression Are Not The Same Thing!

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a very misunderstood illness and this is perhaps why there are so many myths about it. Perhaps the most common myth about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is that it is effectively a mental condition, and another name for depression. ... Read More

New Treatment for Chronic Depression

Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Treatment-Resistant Depression About Vagus Nerve Stimulation VNS is not brain surgery, although it is a treatment that affects the function of the brain. Vagus Nerve Stimulation uses specific stimulation of the vagus nerve to send stimulation to specific parts of the brain that are involved... Read More

ADHD and Depression -- More Common Than Thought

"Thanks for Noticin' Me" says Eeyore. He walks slowly. He looks sad. He doesn't accomplish much. He's just glad to be noticed. This is Eeyore, the stuffed donkey who is so often in need of his tail being pinned back on. Eeyore is a good picture of life is like... Read More

5 Tips to Reduce Depression

While war and poor economic conditions begin to affect people all over the world, more and more people suffer with depression. The more we focus on news events and the business climate, the more we are depressed. Whatever the reason you feel is the cause of your depression, the following... Read More

7 Things You Can Do Immediately To Ease Depression

1. Get out now and walk fifteen minutes. It will get your feet moving and help you feel you are at least able to do something.2. Go immediately and be with someone who loves you. It will give you the feeling that you are wanted.3. Religious? Say a prayer. Ask... Read More

Is it ADHD or is it Depression?

During the assessment process it is of great importance for the physician or clinician to consider other possible causes of inattention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity in your child, or teen, or yourself. In fact, this is probably the most important element of a good assessment. There are several possible causes of... Read More

St Johns Wort and Depression

The bright yellow flower of the St Johns Wort (hypericum perforatum) with it's ray-like petals, represents the power of the sun that forces away the darkness. This already points to the anti-depressant effects of the St Johns Wort which are highly respected, even in conventional medicine.St. John's Wort, a perennial... Read More

Latest Depression News:

Retired teacher discovered egoism at root of depression

Havelock-Belmont-Methuen ? When Murray C. Watson was hospitalized for depression in the early summer of 1993 he "hit bottom," as the Havelock writer and public speaker says in his recently published book, If Only Sleep Would Last Forever.[...]

Therese Borchard: 7 Ways To Beat Depression After A Divorce

Here are 12 suggestions for preventing the devastating depression that often accompanies divorce, and techniques that you can use to keep your happiness level steady or maybe even higher!

Dr. Gary Trosclair: Depression, Expectations And The Felt Sense Of Inadequacy

Thompson's research suggests that our thinking is actually enhanced by the sort of rumination that occurs with depression, and that while depression can turn destructive, it originally had an adaptive role.

Research and Markets: Target Product Profiles 2009: Physician Insights on Key Attributes: Bipolar Depression

DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.'s new report "Target Product Profiles 2009: Physician Insights on Key Attributes: Bipolar Depression" to their offering.

Corrie's Beverley Callard reveals depression struggle

Actress Beverley Callard has revealed she has been receiving treatment after suffering a nervous breakdown and bouts of depression.

Evotec completes first-in-human Phase I study of EVT 103 for treatment-resistant depression (News-Medical-Net)

Evotec AG today announced two positive aspects that strengthen its integrated product development in treatment-resistant depression in its strategic alliance with Roche.

'U' conference places spotlight on stigma associated with depression

Students and faculty from universities across the country gathered in Rackham Auditorium yesterday for the first day of a two-day conference intended to address depression on college campuses. read more

Coronation Street star Beverley Callard reveals depression fight

Coronation Street star Beverley Callard revealed yesterday she has been receiving treatment for a nervous breakdown and depression. Related Stories Grieving fiancée of John Donnan in call for increased safety roadracing measures ?Jihad Jane? was 'in Ireland for a fact-finding trip? PSNI uses Facebook to solve bike crime Entries open for ?skills Olympics? Irish Rail were aware of potential ...