Depression: What Every Woman Should Know by the National Institute of Mental Health
Excellent and informative article on depression, featuring everything from diagnosis to treatment.
Excerpt- "Life is full of emotional ups and downs. But when the "down" times are long lasting or interfere with your ability to function, you may be suffering from a common, serious illness-depression. Clinical depression affects mood, mind, body, and behavior. Research has shown that in the United States about 19 million people-one in ten adults-experience depression each year..."
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Forget Being Free of Depression- Start Living Now! by Gillian Pierce
Encouraging article full of suggestions for those struggling with depression.
Excerpt- "After several trips out of depression and then descending into the pit of despair over and over again I began to wonder whether or not I'd ever be completely free of depression and, more importantly, whether or not it really matters. Nowadays I'm able to see that:..."
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Treatment Options for Depression by United Behavioral Health
Informative article which outlines the various modalities of treatment for depression.
Excerpt- "Depression is a common behavioral health condition which can be a severe illness sometimes characterized by depressed mood, lack of interest in activities, changes in sleep patterns, eating patterns or activity levels, difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions and, in some cases, thoughts of hurting oneself. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 18.8 million adults in the U.S. have a depressive disorder in any given year."