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Depression Treatments
There are several different depression treatments that are available. Most require a doctor’s approval, but certain herbs and supplements are available over the counter. The best option for you depends […]
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Depression Symptoms
Most people will experience depression symptoms at some time in their life. Feelings of sadness and upset are a normal response to stressful situations. Usually people are able to adjust […]
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Hypothyroidism and Depression
If you’ve been feeling tired and depressed and you’ve gained a bit of weight, you may be thinking it’s just a normal part of life. Maybe you just need to […]
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Can Exercise Help Depression?
Can exercise help depression? According to a study from the Black Dog Institute, even small amounts of exercise can help. In fact, as little as an hour a week – […]
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Metabolic Syndrome Makes It Hard to Treat Depression
A study published on December 13, 2017 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society says that having metabolic syndrome may make it more difficult to treat depression in older adults. […]
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Antidepressants: What Are They, How Do They Work?
At its simplest, antidepressants are medications which are used to treat depression. Chemically, they are drugs which are capable of altering the amount of the substances within your brain that […]
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Exercise and Depression: How to Set Doable Goals
You’ve probably heard about the many studies dealing with exercise and depression. Experts say it probably helps by increasing blood flow to the brain as well as triggering the release […]
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Dear Younger Me: Letter to an Abuse Survivor
When I was in my early twenties, I was in an abusive relationship. At various points in our relationship, he gave me a black eye, pushed me into a wall […]
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How to Make a Suicide Safety Plan
If you suffer from depression, the possibility always exists that at some point you may have thoughts about harming yourself. Unfortunately, when you are in the midst of a crisis, […]
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When Friends and Family Don’t Understand Depression
When you have depression, it can be very helpful knowing that your friends and family are in your corner. But what can you do when they just don’t understand depression? […]