Students With Depression
Right about now, hundreds of thousands of college students across the country are packing their sweatshirts and their extra-long sheets, getting ready for another semester of studying, rooting for their school teams, and partying. Read more
Acne Drug Linked To Depression
A drug commonly used to treat severe acne can lead to depressive behaviour in mice, according to research published in the journal Neuro- psychopharmacology. Roaccutane is a treatment for severe acne that is only available on prescription. It is highly effective and has been used by approximately 13 million people world-wide. Read more
Depression- Weight Gain and Antidepressants
The exact relationship between antidepressants and weight gain isn’t clear. But weight gain is a reported side effect of nearly all antidepressant medications currently available. Read more
Natural Antidepressants - Herbs For Depression
Natural remedies for depression (herbal and nutritional supplements for depression, natural antidepressants) have recently been attracting increasing number of patients because of the numerous side effects of pharmaceutical depression drugs commonly used to treat depression. Taking natural remedies in conjunction with a healthy diet, lifestyle changes and stress management techniques can provide a lasting relief and beneficial effects. Read more
How to Recover From Depression Without Drugs?
Depression is a very common illness afflicting millions of people each year. It can sap your strength, put stress on relationships and make you lose your sense of self. Here are some things you can try to lift your spirits and make you enjoy life again, without drugs or therapy. Read more
What is Dysthymic Disorder and Symptoms of Dysthymic Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder (previously known as Dysthymia) can be diagnosed when a person has had a variety of depressive symptoms for at least two years, and these symptoms are not numerous or severe enough to qualify for Major Depressive Disorder. It can be difficult to distinguish from , since it is similar in terms of the types of symptoms present, and their onset and duration historically. Read more
What is Cyclothymic Disorder and Causes of cyclothymic Disorder
Cyclothymic Disorder is a pattern of mood swings that vary from mild elation to mild Depression. Cyclothymic Disorder is similar to Bipolar Disorder, in that the person will experience shifts between ‘highs’ and ‘lows’, however these elated and sad moods never reach full Depression or Mania. Read more
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder And Causes fo Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an emotional illness that develops as a result of a terribly frightening, life-threatening, or otherwise highly unsafe experience. PTSD sufferers re-experience the traumatic event or events in some way, tend to avoid places, people, or other things that remind them of the event (avoidance), and are exquisitely sensitive to normal life experiences (hyperarousal). Read more
Postpartum Depression Causes and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Many new moms feel happy one minute and sad the next. If you feel better after a week or so, you probably just had the “baby blues.” If it takes you longer to feel better, you may have postpartum depression.
If you’re a new mother and have any of these symptoms, you have what are called the baby blues. Read more
What is Unipolar Depression
Unipolar depression is another name for major depressive disorder. It is a mood disorder characterized by a depressed mood, a lack of interest in activities normally enjoyed, changes in weight and sleep, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness and guilt, difficulty concentrating and thoughts of death and suicide. Read more
