Winston Churchill called it his “black dog,” while the novelist Joseph Conrad thought of it as a demon. Indeed, the list of famous people to …
Depression
When Life Gets You Down: Dealing With Situational Depression
For some, depression is caused by genetics. For others, it is the result of a traumatic life event, such as bereavement, infidelity, or financial meltdown. …
Getting Motivated When You’re Suffering From Depression
Along with its other unpleasant side-effects, depression often wipes out motivation. This is unfortunate, since overcoming depression requires energy and focus. And for many, the …
Will Retirement Be Depressing?
Advertisers often portray retirement as a time of joy, freedom, and adventure. And for many this is indeed the case. But retirement, like any stage …
The Nature of Depression: Symptoms, Types and Psychological Theories
Depression is so common that some now speak of it as a modern epidemic. And yet, despite this, a huge amount of ignorance persists. Even …
Lexapro and Weight Gain: Causes & Contributing Factors
Lexapro is an SSRI, or a ‘Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor’. This is a type of antidepressant that works by preventing the brain from clearing up …
Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatments and Prevention
Postpartum depression is a type of depression that some women develop after giving birth. It can affect first time mothers or mothers who have given …
Drinking Soda Increases Depression Risk, While Drinking Coffee Decreases It
By now, you have seen any number of articles telling you that drinking sweetened beverages is bad for your physical health, these drinks having been …
Post-Partum Depression Could Be in Your Genes
Post-partum (or post-natal) depression is a condition that affects somewhere between 10 and 18% of all new mothers, and up to 35% of mothers with …