Is it the Blues or are You Depressed?

Is it the Blues?

The Causes of Depression

Symptoms of Depression

Practical Signs of Depression and Suggestions for Help

Masked Depression

Depression and Counseling, an Essential Team

If You are Thinking of Suicide

Medications for Depression
But I don't want to be drugged or addicted "Are anti-depressants addicting?"  "Are they dangerous?"  Can they make new brain cells grow?

What to Expect in Counseling?

What Can I Do As A Member of The Family?

Links:

An Online Screening Instrument to Help Diagnose Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder is a very severe form of depression that alternates with elevated or expansive moods. In the past it was called Manic-depression Disorder.  This link sponsored by Abbott Laboratories helps screen for this very inheritable disorder. The website also has information about Bipolar Disorder and other types of depression.

 

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