If you are experiencing persistent sadness, fatigue and guilt, you are likely one of the nearly 280 million people in the world who are estimated to have depression. This condition can negatively...
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Medication for depression and anxiety: When do you need it, and what are your options?
If you’ve been struggling with feeling depressed and anxious, you’ve got options. You don’t have to feel this way forever! You may know people who are taking medication for their depression or...
Functional depression: What is it, and when should you seek treatment?
To an outside observer, you seem fine. You’re meeting your obligations, and hanging out with family and friends … but on the inside, you feel sad and down most days. And you’ve felt this way for a...
When to see a therapist for postpartum depression: Know the signs
If you’ve recently had a baby, you might feel like you should be overjoyed (albeit in the trenches with feedings, wakings and diapers). But what if you’re not? If it’s been less than two weeks since...
10 common depression symptoms in women
The symptoms of depression in women aren’t necessarily different from those in men, but there are some unique considerations. For one thing, women are more likely than men to be depressed — after...
5 things to look for in a depression clinic
If you’re battling severe depression, your mental health provider may recommend a depression clinic. But one size doesn’t fit all. Here are five things to look for in a facility. Safe, secure and...