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Expanding the Definition of Depression

January 25th, 2012

Should the definition of depression be expanded to include grieving for a loved one?……click here to continue reading

Depression’s Criteria May Be Changed to Include Grieving

January 25th, 2012

A proposed change to depression’s definition could greatly expand the number of people treated, a new study says…….click here to continue reading

Could 'Magic' Mushrooms Ease Depression?

January 24th, 2012

TUESDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) — Psychedelic mushrooms may point to new ways to treat depression, suggest two small brain imaging studies that seem to show how psilocybin — the active ingredient in such mushrooms — affects the brain…….click here to continue reading

Lagarde: World Economy Risks Depression-Era Collapse In Demand

January 23rd, 2012

The global economy faces a depression-era collapse in demand if Europe doesn't quickly act to dramatically boost the size of its debt-crisis firewall, implement pro-growth policies and further integrate the euro zone, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Monday…….click here to continue reading

Michelle Aycock: How to cope with postpartum depression

January 22nd, 2012

Postpartum depression, or what I like to call “after-baby blues,” effects not only new moms but the entire family. It is not uncommon for new moms to feel happy one minute and then sad or irritated the next…….click here to continue reading

Vitamin D may lower risk of depression in kids

January 22nd, 2012

Children with low levels of vitamin D may be at higher risk of depression.  In a study, those with the lowest levels of vitamin D were more likely to show warning signs of depression, while those with the highest levels showed a decline in depressive symptoms……click here to continue reading

Research and Markets: Depression - Agomelatine Failure Creates US Market Opportunity

January 19th, 2012

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Market and Product Forecasts: Depression - Agomelatin……click here to continue reading

Author/Mental Health/Substance Abuse Therapist Taps Personal and Professional Experience to Stop Depression Dead in …

January 18th, 2012

ITHACA, N.Y. , Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – When it comes to depression, there's simply no reason to wade through its drowning waters - and that is at least one of many key messages about depression that ………click here to continue reading

Is Depression a 'Natural' Condition?

January 17th, 2012

Evolutionary biologists say that depression, like ordinary sadness, may confer advantages. But clinicians see the devastation that depression can cause…….click here to continue reading

Depression Care for Workers Improves Health, Productivity

January 16th, 2012

A new Canadian study discovers employees with depression who receive treatment while still working are significantly more likely to be highly productive than those who do not. Researchers say this is the first study of its kind to look into a possible correlation between treatment and productivity. Given the global economic morass, efforts to improve ……click here to continue reading