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Researchers to Investigate Whether More Sleep Can Help Depressed TeensEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Depression in teens could be reduced, say researchers, by something simple, yet often lacking: a good night's sleep. Teenagers should be getting about nine hours of sleep per night, according to experts, but few do. In fact, the average teen only gets about seven hours of sleep per night. While in the past it was believed that poor sleep was simply a byproduct of depression, thinking on this matter is changing. Chronic sleep deprivation may actually be a cause of depression, experts say. Allison Harvey, a clinical psychologist at UC Berkeley and her team at the university's Sleep and Psychological Disorders Laboratory have...
Source: About.com Depression - November 16, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

National Survivors of Suicide DayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
On Saturday, November 21, 2009, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will be sponsoring its 11th annual National Survivors of Suicide Day. This event, designed to reach out to those who have lost a loved one to suicide, offers participants a chance to connect with other survivors for support and healing. Conferences will be offered in cities nationwide, with those conferences being linked by a live national broadcast by satellite/webcast from 1-2:30 p.m. EST. The conference will be broadcast live on the AFSP website at the same time, followed by an online chat. Many of the conference sites will also hol...
Source: About.com Depression - November 13, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Women More Likely to Be Depressed After StrokeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Women are at somewhat greater risk of suffering from depression following a stroke than are men, according to a new review of the existing medical literature. Brittany Poynter and colleagues from the University of Toronto examined 56 studies related to stroke and depression, consisting of more than 75,000 people, 12,000 of which were women. The time between the stroke and the onset of depression in these people ranged from between under two weeks to 15 years. In women, rates of depression after stroke ranged from about 6% to 78%, while in men rates ranged from 4.7% to 65%. This finding is significant, according to Poynter,...
Source: About.com Depression - November 12, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Americans Don't Believe They Know Much About Depression, Says SurveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), respondents reported that they do not believe the know much about depression. They are, however, very aware of the risks of not getting treated. The survey included responses from members of the general public who do not know anyone with depression, caregivers of adults with depression and adults living with the condition. It was conducted online between September 29 and October 7, 2009 and included 1,015 people who did not know anyone with depression, 263 caregivers and 513 with depression. Some of the survey's other f...
Source: About.com Depression - November 9, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Depressed and Pregnant? You May Need a Flu ShotEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to Ohio State researchers, pregnant women who are depressed may be more prone to severe flu symptoms if they catch the seasonal flu. The researchers based their conclusions upon 22 pregnant women who had received a seasonal flu shot. Those with significant depression symptoms had a stronger inflammatory response to the flu shot than those who were not depressed. These findings suggest, say the researchers, that a depressed pregnant woman's immune system behaves differently, possibly causing them to have more serious symptoms if they do contract the flu. "Inflammatory responses to vaccination do no harm, are mil...
Source: About.com Depression - November 8, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

In Crisis?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and are considering suicide, but you're not sure whom you can call on for help? There are numerous agencies and organizations out there who want to help you. In the U.S., you can make a toll free call to either 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255 for immediate assistance. Canadian crisis resources can be found through the Centre for Suicide Prevention. To locate crisis assistance in other countries, please consult The Befrienders Worldwide for listings. To learn more about your options for assistance during times of crisis, click the blue link at the top of this post. In Crisis? originally appear...
Source: About.com Depression - November 6, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Before You Buy a Light BoxEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
There are many products on the market that claim to help Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), but not all meet the recommended requirements. These are the requirements recommended by the Center for Environmental Therapeutics (CET) for effective light box therapy. Make sure that any unit you purchase meets these specifications. Light Box Requirements : Feeling SAD As the Days Grow Shorter? SAD Symptoms The Best Treatment for SAD Alternatives to Bright Light Therapy for SAD Light Therapy for Disorders Other Than SAD Before You Buy a Light Box originally appeared on About.com Depression on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 00:3...
Source: About.com Depression - November 6, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Psych Meds May Increase Risk of Premature DeliveryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Women with a history of depression who used psychiatric medications had triple the risk of giving birth to a premature baby, according to a study in the September/October issue of Women's Health Issues. Amelia Gavin and her team at the University of Washington, University of Michigan and Michigan State University, found that a combination of medication use and depression - either before or during pregnancy - were strongly associated with delivery before the 35th week of pregnancy. The researchers also found that, without medication use, elevated levels of depression symptoms at midpregnancy and history of depression did no...
Source: About.com Depression - October 28, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Working Moms Less Likely to Receive Depression TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An analysis of national data on 2,130 mothers conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine found that working mothers were less likely to receive adequate treatment for their depression. A possible reason suggested for why these women do not receive the treatment they need is that they work long hours, making it difficult for them to find the time to seek help. It was also suggested by the report that, because of women's difficulties in finding time to seek help, the workplace would be a useful location to provide depression intervention. "Services like employee-assistance programs ...
Source: About.com Depression - October 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Why Antidepressants Don't Always WorkEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to background information provided in a new paper by Northwestern University researchers, over half of antidepressants fail to provide relief to depression sufferers. Their research seems to indicate it may be because what we believe about what triggers depression is entirely wrong. Eva Redei and her team used rats which were genetically engineered to become severely depressed. They isolated specific genes in this group of rats and compared them with four genetically different groups of rats which had been exposed to chronic stress for two weeks. When they studied gene changes that increased or decreased in parti...
Source: About.com Depression - October 25, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

CBT Better Than Light Therapy for Prevention of SAD?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a study comparing light therapy versus cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), University of Vermont researcher Kelly Rohan found that CBT may be most effective at preventing future episodes of the disorder. Rohan randomized 69 people with SAD, a form of depression which occurs during the fall and winter months, into one of four groups: light therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, a combination of the two or a wait-list control group. She then surveyed the participants the following winter to determine how well the interventions had prevented a recurrence of the disorder...
Source: About.com Depression - October 24, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Glaxo Must Pay $2.5 Million in Paxil Birth Defects CaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a report in The Philadelphia Enquirer, GlaxoSmithKline, manufacturer of the antidepressant Paxil, must pay $2.5 million to settle a claim that the drug caused severe heart defects in 3-year-old Bensalem, PA boy. The verdict is the first in 600 similar cases, which allege that Glaxo knew Paxil causes birth defects, but hid that knowledge in order to protect their profits. Paxil generated about $942 million in sales last year, accounting for 2.1% of Glaxo's total revenue. The boy's mother, Michelle David, claimed that her son, Lyam Kilker, suffered from life-threatening heart defects because she had used the ...
Source: About.com Depression - October 24, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Feeling SAD as the Days Grow Shorter?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Have you ever noticed how a gray, rainy day makes you feel gloomy and tired, but a sunny day can leave you feeling cheerful and energized? Well, there's a scientific reason for this. Insufficient exposure to sunlight has been associated with low levels of melatonin and serotonin, carbohydrate craving, weight gain, and sleep disturbance. Some of you may have also noticed that you find a seasonal fluctuation in your moods, feeling depressed only in the winter months. Take a look at your calendar and you'll soon see why. Each year on June 21 we experience the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. With our longest hour...
Source: About.com Depression - October 13, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Social Networking Sites Are Good Barometer of Suicidal Intent, Say ResearchersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
By analyzing posts made on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, it may be possible to help prevent suicide, according to Victoria University researchers Dr. Tiong-Thye Goh and Yen-Pei... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - October 12, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Depression RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
People who eat a Mediterranean style diet - lots of vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish - appear to be less likely to become depressed, say researchers at the... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - October 8, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Teens With Depression, Other Mental Disorders May Be at Risk for Internet AddictionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to Taiwanese researchers, teens with various mental disorders, such as depression and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), may be more at risk for becoming addicted to using the Internet. The... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - October 6, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Drop the Soda Habit and Feel BetterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dropping your habit of drinking sugary, caffeinated beverages like Coke and Pepsi could make you feel better, research suggests. Cross-national epidemiologic studies have identified a possible link between sugar intake and... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - October 4, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Chantix-Suicide Link QuestionedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Earlier this year, the FDA ordered a "black box" warning be added to the drugs Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion), which are both used as aids in quitting smoking. ... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - October 1, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

National Depression Screening DayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
October 8, 2009 will be National Depression Screening Day. Screening sites all over the US will be offering free depression screenings. International screening sites are also available. ... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 27, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Obesity, Alcohol and Depression Linked in WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to Dr. Carolyn A. McCarthy of Seattle Children's Research Institute, obesity, alcohol and depression are all interlinked issues for women. In 1985, Dr. McCarthy and her team began following a... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 24, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Treating Depression During PregnancyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The decision of whether to use antidepressants during pregnancy is a difficult one for many mothers; and, because there are no clear cut answers at this point, it is important... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 23, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Early Detection of Postpartum Depression Risk Possible?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a news release from the Scientific Information and News Service in Spain, researchers at the Polytechnic University of Valenica have been studying a new methodology which shows promise... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 20, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

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Useful depression-related content around the About.com network: Cognitive Therapy for Depression and Anxiety - A type of therapy which seeks to help depression by helping people change the way they think. Overcoming... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 17, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

I Think I'm Depressed, Now What?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
So you've decided you need to see someone for your depression. Now what? Your first visit should be to your family doctor for a thorough checkup. There are several medical conditions... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 15, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Sweep Away Your BluesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Did you know that sweeping your floor could make you feel better? Actually as a little as 20 minutes a week of any sort of physical activity could help your mood,... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 13, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

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Useful depression-related content around the About.com network: 10 Rules of Medication Safety - Take your meds properly and stay safe. ECT Experiences - First person accounts of experiences with ECT. VNS for Anxiety... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Coping With the Anniversary of 9/11Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
September 11, 2009 marks the eighth anniversary of a series of terrorist attacks that our nation will never forget. While some have moved forward and recovered from the trauma that... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 8, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Is Your Child Struggling in College?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When kids enter college it can be both an exciting and challenging time for them. They have new freedoms as well as new responsibilities. They may become homesick... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 6, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Best Sources of Fish OilEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Research has shown that fish oil, which is rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, may be useful in the treatment of depression. Epidemiological studies suggest that either... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 3, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Do You Know a Child at Risk for Suicide?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to the the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), suicide is the third leading cause of suicide among youth aged 10 to 19 years old. These tragic deaths... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - September 1, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Can Antidepressants Help Grief?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Grief and depression go hand-in-hand, with depression being considered a normal part of the grieving process. Generally, it is not necessary to treat someone who is grieving for depression.... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 30, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Become a Positive ThinkerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Did you know that you can talk yourself right into a funk? Think about it. How good would you feel after calling yourself a fat, lazy pig? ... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 28, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Vitamins for Depression?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Did you ever wish that you could take a vitamin for depression? Well, for some of you it may be just that simple. There are a variety of vitamin deficiencies... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 27, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Positive Thinking ChallengeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I'd like to invite everyone reading this to join in on a challenge with me. First of all, I'd like you to take the time to read an article... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 27, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Poll: Did You Have Postpartum Depression?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mothers, did you have depression after the birth of your baby? How severe was it? To learn more about the spectrum of postpartum affective disorders ranging from a... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 23, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

How to Cope With Antidepressant Side EffectsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
All antidepressants have potential side effects, although not everyone will experience all of them or to the same degree. Some side effects will go away on their own as your... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 20, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

How To Help Your Child With DepressionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although there's a myth that childhood is a carefree, happy time, even children can feel deep sadness and depression. Here's how you can help them cope wth their feelings.... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 18, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

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Useful depression-related content around the About.com network: Nine Natural Remedies for Depression - Learn about natural alternatives for treating depression. Are You At Risk for Postpartum Depression? - How likely are you... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 16, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

What Is Cognitive Therapy?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In many, many cases depression actually is the result of negative thoughts. When bad things happen, we begin chastising ourselves with such thoughts as: "I'm no good."; "I'm a total... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 13, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Battered Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic ViolenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Often we tend to think of domestic violence as something that happens to women. Investigators at the Group Health Center for Health Studies, however, say domestic violence against men... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 11, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Pill Splitting Can Save You MoneyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
High medication costs getting you down? Pill splitting may be just the answer you are looking for.... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 9, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Suicide Myths QuizEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When it comes to suicide, myths and half-truths abound. Test your knowledge about suicide myths and facts with our Suicide Myths Quiz.... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Thesaurus Creator Used Words to Escape DepressionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
One of the reference books that I frequently refer to in my writing is Roget's Thesaurus. You may remember using it in school. It provides lists of synonyms... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 6, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Forum: Too Scared to Talk to a TherapistEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
"I was wondering if any of you were ever afraid to go to a therapist. I'm realizing that I probably need one but I'm too scared. I feel... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 6, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Exercise Helps DepressionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
You've probably read about the research that indicates that exercise can help depression. If you're like me, you may wonder how that information can help when just getting out... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - August 2, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

FAQ: What Is the Difference Between Counseling and Psychotherapy?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
"Counseling" and "psychotherapy" are terms that are often used interchangeably. What is the difference between them?... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - July 30, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Forum: Effexor XR and HivesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
"My daughter had been taking Effexor XR (75 mg) for several months when she began to develop hives all over her body. Her doctors are fairly certain it is... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - July 28, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Top 10 Signs That You Might Have a Thyroid ProblemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Did you know that weight gain and depression are two possible signs of a thyroid problem? According to About.com Thyroid Guide Mary Shomon, at least 27 million Americans have... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - July 26, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Recovering from Self-InjuryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Contrary to popular belief, self-injurious behavior has more to do with survival than suicide. Those who self-injure do it as a means of self-preservation, a way to quell the storms... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - July 23, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer

Forum: How to Revive a DOA Libido?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
"What can I do? I told my husband that it has nothing to do with him -- it's the meds -- but it's hard to watch his crestfallen face... (Source: About.com Depression)
Source: About.com Depression - July 21, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: consumer