Approximately 20.9 million American adults suffer from a mood disorder, states the National Institute of Mental Health. Moderate to severe cases of depression are treated with a combination of therapy and antidepressant medications. Mild forms of...
Sometimes people get seriously depressed after a intense incident, like a divorce in the family, someone you love dying, a stressful home life, violence, or breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend. Other times, depression just happens by...
While many people may seem sad from time to time, depression is a serious condition that affects the patient's life. According to the National Institutes of Health, "clinical depression is a mood disorder where the feelings of sadness, loss, anger...
Overview Approximately 1 out of 15 teenagers get seriously depressed each year. Everyone feels sad or blue now and then, but if you're sad most of the time, or if you feel "down" more than you feel normal, ask yourself if being sad is giving you...
Alterations of chemicals in the brain are responsible for triggering depression. Researchers have worked hard to understand the complexity associated with hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain and how depression is triggered, made worse, and...
Mild depression, or dysthemia, is a chronic form of depression. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes that mild depression is a less serious form of depression, where symptoms occur every day for at least 2 weeks.
Exogenous depression is brought about by traumatic life events. Often referred to as reactive or situational depression, it differs in origin from what is known as endogenous depression, which is likely precipitated by a genetic or physiological...
When a patient has clinical depression, she has symptoms like sadness and anger that interfere in her life. Not all forms of depression are the same: each type of depression has different diagnostic criteria, such as the duration and number of...
Depression is a prevalent mental illness in the United States. The symptoms are well known: sadness, loss of interest in everyday activities, sleep pattern changes, appetite changes and hopelessness. What is less known is what can be done about...
Depression is an illness that makes you feel sad, and it manifests in different forms. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, several combined factors play a part in the development of depression. Symptoms of this disease can cause...
Depression is a serious mental disorder that impairs a patient's mood so much that it interferes with her life. According to the National Institutes of Health, "clinical depression is a mood disorder where the feelings of sadness, loss, anger or...
A serious and common mood disorder, depression affects 121 million people in the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The organization adds that depression is the second cause of global burden of disease in 15- to 44-year-olds....
Depression is a medical condition that is serious and not a matter about feeling low for a few days. When depression symptoms persist, they can interfere with daily life. According to the National Library of Medicine, more than 20 million...
Debilitating depression is a mood disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, unhappiness and misery that interfere with the ability to engage in daily activities. Those with debilitating depression may not feel able to get out of bed in the...
According to the Mayo Clinic, "depression is one of the most common health conditions in the world." Symptoms include intense sadness, loss of interest, sleep disturbance, hopelessness and difficulty concentrating. Your first resource should be...
If left untreated, depression and its symptoms may lead to a variety of social and mental complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), depression and related illnesses can affect about 1 in 5 people. Certain...
Depression refers to a group of illnesses that involve negative emotions such as sadness, loneliness, frustration, anxiety and purposelessness that negatively affect your life. Depression is common among adults, more so in women than in men....
Depression is a mental disorder that affects the mind and can have noticeable affects on physical and social wellness. According to an article on depression by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depression remains one of the main...
Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, MD, of the Mayo Clinic states that atypical depression has different symptoms and treatment options than other forms of depression. Unlike other types of depression, patients with atypical depression have an improvement or...
It's normal to feel sad every once in a while. People who are depressed feel sad or irritable most of the time and struggle with other feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.
Alcoholism and depression may occur together for many patients seeking treatment for either disorder. Alcohol can intensify depressive symptoms but does not necessarily cause depression. Depression may cause some people to drink more to relieve...
Clinical depression is a mood disorder associated with prolonged feelings of sadness, anger, frustration or loss. Most people experience one or more bouts of depression throughout their lives. Herbal medicine has long been used to help treat cases...
Depressed feelings can result from many different causes. Major depressive disorder manifests as feelings of sadness or loss of interest along with related symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite and fatigue, according to the American...
The National Institute of Mental Health states that depression is defined by feelings of sadness and helplessness. Housewives can develop depression, especially if they feel overwhelmed with daily tasks or have a predisposition for the disease....
The central nervous system controls much of the body, including vital activities such as breathing and keeping the heart beating. Depression describes unusually low activity in the CNS, or central nervous system.
Depression, a serious mental illness, is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, according to American Psychological Association. Antidepressant medications have been the mainstay treatment for depression. But, antidepressants often have...
Depression is a mental health disorder that interferes with the physical and psychological well-being of an individual. Athletes are at risk for depression--high pressure sporting events, personal and team expectations and individual disposition...
Anxious depression is a condition where anxiety and depression symptoms co-exist. As a result, many cases of anxious depression can be severe, according to a 1998 article in the "Journal of Clinical Psychiatry." Treatment is also a problem, as it...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), depression is a serious illness in which more than 17 million Americans suffer from it each year. According to the Mayo Clinic, most medical professionals consider depression a lifelong...
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