depression

  1. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    1 in 5 kids have mental disorder

    By Kristen Fischer on May 17, 2013
    A CDC report notes that up to 1 in 5 children have been diagnosed with a mental illness.
  2. Nutrition & Diet Tips

    The top 5 foods that trigger depression

    By Sarah Brooks on May 2, 2013
    Eating isn't just about nourishing our bodies and satisfying our cravings. It's about feeling good about ourselves and giving us the...
  3. Women's Health

    Natural cures for depression

    By Sarah Brooks on Apr 3, 2013
    If you suffer from depression, there’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Millions of Americans suffer from depression each year....
  4. Pregnancy, Labor & Birth

    The sad truth about prenatal depression

    By Ami Burns on Feb 19, 2013
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    You've probably heard about postpartum depression, but did you know women can suffer from depression during pregnancy? Whether you...
  5. Tweens, Teens & College

    Can a video game cure depression?

    By Sherri Kuhn on Sep 26, 2012
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    Researchers at the University of Auckland have created a video game to help teens dealing with depression. Teens get help dealing...
  6. Tweens, Teens & College

    Depression rates climb as girls enter teen years

    By Sherri Kuhn on Sep 14, 2012
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    Teen girls are three times more likely to suffer major depressive episodes than younger tween girls, according to new research. With...
  7. Dog health & conditions

    Is depression in dogs real?

    By Diane Mallek on Sep 11, 2012
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    Although our canine companions can't talk, they certainly have feelings and are able to express emotions. Like humans, dogs, too,...
  8. Marriage

    How to come together as a couple during a crisis

    By Summer Saldana on Jun 1, 2012
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    When life is good, being married and keeping a relationship together can sometimes seem hard enough to do. And it can especially...
  9. Preschoolers

    My preschooler is depressed

    By Tiernan McKay on May 9, 2012
    Depression is a grown-up word that doesn't discriminate when it comes to age. Have you ever wondered if your preschooler could be...
  10. Teen Health & Wellness

    Perfect Chaos: One family’s struggle with bipolar disorder

    By Naomi de la Torre on May 8, 2012
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    Perfect Chaos is the heartbreaking and courageous story of one family’s journey through the landscape of their daughter’s mental...
  11. Self Improvement & Mental Health

    Mental health: 6 symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

    By Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW on May 1, 2012
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    You’ve been avoiding going to the doctor, hoping things will get better as time goes on. Stop waiting. There are mental health...
  12. Parenting

    Postpartum work-home choice affects happiness

    By Laura Owens on Apr 6, 2012
    A 2012 Brigham Young University study found that 71% of mothers weren't doing what they wanted to do regarding working full or...
  13. Food & Recipes

    Bite-sized news: BK debuts new menu, Beckham ad and the fast food-depression connection

    By Patricia Conte on Apr 4, 2012
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    Can an ad with David Beckham in it entice you to eat at Burger King? It's worth a shot! Also, is fast food related to depression?...
  14. Super Mom Tips

    Beat the winter blues

    By Mary Fetzer on Jan 23, 2012
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    Moms: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real, but it doesn't have to bring your family down. Here's how you can brighten those...
  15. Teen Health & Wellness

    To Write Love on Her Arms: Helping young people fight depression

    By Meagan Morris on Sep 8, 2011
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    To Write Love on Her Arms is a movement with the mission to provide hope for young people suffering from depression. Read on to...
  16. Self Improvement & Mental Health

    A holistic approach to healing depression

    By Jessica Padykula on Jul 20, 2011
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    Feeling down once in a while is normal and happens to even the most upbeat among us. But what happens when the blues just won’t go...
  17. Self Improvement & Mental Health

    What your man needs to know about depression

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Jul 13, 2011
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    Do you suspect your man is suffering from depression? Though being down in the dumps is a normal temporary state of being, if he...
  18. Self Improvement & Mental Health

    6 Ways nature can boost your mood

    By Michele Borboa, MS on May 20, 2011
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    If you're suffering from the moody blues, anxiety or angry stress, the key to your mental health may be right outside your door....
  19. Tweens, Teens & College

    Could my teen be a cutter?

    By Tiernan McKay on May 16, 2011
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    Cutting, a form of self-injury, is a disturbing trend among teens that often takes parents by surprise. Like many behavioral issues,...
  20. Color and paint

    How lighting can affect your mood

    By Julie Ruditzky Loffredi on May 10, 2011
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    On a bright and sunny day, do you feel noticeably cheery? Does your energy tend to plummet on dark days? If you said yes, you are...
  21. Conditions

    How to reduce your risk for depression

    By Michelle Maffei on May 4, 2011
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    According to the National Institute of Mental Health, women are 70 percent more likely than men to experience depression during...