Depression

It's Not All in Your Mind
Depression-Free, Naturally
by Joan Mathews Larson, Ph.D.
As far back as he could remember, Peter had been fearful, but he covered it up extremely well. Now married, he supported his family adequately but felt shy and joyless most of the time. He drank beer occasionally to offset those feelings.

The Dog and I
On the Edge of Darkness : America's Most Celebrated Actors, Journalists and Politicians Chronicle Their Most Arduous Journey
by Kathy Cronkite
In her brilliant new work, Kathy Cronkite gives voice to dozens of celebrated professionals who have endured-and conquered-the hopelessness of chronic depression. Most of all, this courageous book brings a ray of hope to the 24 million Americans who live

Balanced Brain Chemicals: Emotional and Mental Health
Depression-Free, Naturally
by Joan Mathews Larson, Ph.D.
The reward of getting the right chemicals into the brain at 'optimum concentrations' is a joy to witness. Last year a friend complained to me that his three-year-old autistic son, Seth, refused to welcome him when he came home each evening.

A Plan for Recovery
Getting Your Life Back
by Jesse H. Wright, M.D., Ph.D., Monica Ramirez Basco, Ph.D.
This initial effort to solve a few problems is just the beginning of an overall plan for feeling better and getting your life back on track. In the next chapter you will start to build your Personal Plan for Recovery by measuring your symptoms

A Guide to Finding Your Way Through Life's Ordeals
Dark Nights of the Soul
by Thomas Moore, Ph.D.
At one time or another, most people go through a period of sadness, trial, loss, frustration, or failure that is so disturbing and long-lasting that it can be called a dark night of the soul.

My Journey Toward Mindfulness
The Chemistry of Joy : A Three-Step Program for Overcoming Depression Through Western Science and Eastern Wisdom
by Henry Emmons, M.D.
My own journey toward a more integrated approach to depression began almost as soon as I had entered medical school. To some extent, this effort to integrate physical, emotional, and spiritual treatments comes from a lifelong habit of liking to synthesize

How Nutrient Deprivation Cripples Us Emotionally
Depression-Free, Naturally
by Joan Mathews Larson, Ph.D.
You may not see a connection between starving prisoners and our own poorly functioning health, but as you read on you will begin to understand how physical deprivation can trigger uncontrollable emotional behavior, all the way to madness.

The Role of Amino Acidsin Our Well-being
Depression-Free, Naturally
by Joan Mathews Larson, Ph.D.
The impact of amino acid research on psychiatry should be monumental. But once again they have the misfortune of being created by Nature, not man; drug companies cannot patent and sell them at exorbitant prices.

Depression Myths and Facts
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Myths about depression often separate people from the effective treatments now available. Friends need to know the facts. Some of the most common myths are these: Myth: It's normal for teenagers to be moody; Teens don't suffer from real depression.

Depression: Environmental Factors, Diagnosing, Antidepressant Drugs
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Medical professionals generally base a diagnosis of depressive disorder on the presence of certain symptoms listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

Success
by Baron Max Aitken Beaverbrook
Depression is not a word which sounds cheerfully in the ears of men of affairs. But the actuality is not as bad as the term. It differs in every respect from Panic. It is not a sudden and furious gust breaking on a peaceful situation

Cancer : Stress, Pain, Self-Esteem, Sadness and Depression
by National Cancer Institute
If you are concerned about stress, talk to your doctor or nurse. He or she may be able to help you by referring you to a counselor or support group. You may also join a class that teaches people ways of dealing with stress.

Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Depression, one of the most common conditions associated with suicide in older adults, is a widely underrecognized and undertreated medical illness. In fact, several studies have found that many older adults who die by suicide - up to 75 percent

Depression: Herbal Alternative?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
For severe depressive episodes, medications are often the first step because of the relatively quick relief they can bring to physical symptoms. For the long term, however, psychotherapy may be needed to address certain aspects of the illness that drugs

Part 1
The Thyroid Solution: A Mind-Body Program for Beating Depression and Regaining Your Emotional and Physical Health
by Ridha Arem, M.D.
It's sometimes called a hidden epidemic: One in ten Americans - more than twenty million people, most of them women - has a thyroid disorder. At any given time, millions of people have an undiagnosed thyroid disorder and experience a chronic mental anguis

Causes of Depression
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Substantial evidence from neuroscience, genetics, and clinical investigation shows that depressive illnesses are disorders of the brain. However, the precise causes of these illnesses continue to be a matter of intense research.

Causes of Depression
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Women experience depression about twice as often as men. Many hormonal factors may contribute to the increased rate of depression in women particularly such factors as menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum period, pre-menopause.

Women Are At Greater Risk for Depression than Men
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Major depression and dysthymia affect twice as many women as men. This two-to-one ratio exists regardless of racial and ethnic background or economic status. The same ratio has been reported in ten other countries all over the world.

Depression: How Family and Friends Can Help
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The most important thing anyone can do for a man who may have depression is to help him get to a doctor for a diagnostic evaluation and treatment. First, try to talk to him about depression-help him understand that depression is a common illness among men

Men and Depression
by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Depression is a serious medical condition that affects the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way one eats and sleeps. It affects how one thinks about things, and one's self perception. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood.