What is Depression.pdfThe word 'depression' is used to describe everyday feelings of low mood which can affect us all from time to time. Feeling sad or fed up is a normal reaction to experiences that are upsetting, stressful or difficult; feelings that will usually pass.More >>
Self-Help Advice
Self-Help Advice Depression.pdfWhile you're working on our comprehensive, proven 7-step program for overcoming depression, you may still hit a rough patch from time to time. Don't lose heart or feel overwhelmed and anxious because you can't just snap out of it.More >>
Depression & Anxiety
Anxiety and Depression.pdfAnxiety is a characteristic feature of most people. In its 'normal' form, it helps with vigilance, learning and general performance. In short, anxiety is useful. However, in excess it starts to work against us. Extremes of self-focus and apprehension quicMore >>
Overcoming Depression
Overcoming depression.pdfThere is no ‘magic cure’ for depression, but most people do recover and enjoy life again. It helps to have support from other people, and to be patient about taking small steps and building on them.More >>
Self-Help Exercise
Self-Help Exercise for depression.pdfExercise is one of the best natural remedies for depression. It has a way of complimenting, and even boosting the effects of the other techniques that help remedy depression.More >>
7 Myths of Depression
7 Myths of Depression.pdfWhile depression is indeed a serious mental disorder, it is no more serious than most other mental disorders. Having a mental disorder doesn’t mean you’re “crazy,” it just means you have a concern that is negatively impacting how you live your life. LeftMore >>
The clinical pharmacology of depressive states
The clinical pharmacology of depressive states.pdfPierre Schulz, MD
Jean-Paul Macher, MD
Abstract
Antidepressants have good efficacy in the treatment of mood disorders, with effect sizes that have consistently been found to be greater than those of placebo. The more recent antidepressants do not havMore >>
Depression and gender
Depression and gender.pdfDepression is more common among women than among men. Biological, life cycle, hormonal, and psychosocial factors that women experience may be linked to women's higher depression rate. Researchers have shown that hormones directly affect the brain chemistrMore >>
Nutrition and Depression
Nutrition and Depression.pdfBy Jane Collingwood
Depression is a debilitating but widespread condition involving low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. Nutrition may have the potential to affect a person’s risk of depression,More >>
5 things you need to know about coping with depression
5 things you need to know about coping with depression.pdf1. Take One Day at a Time
It sounds like a cliché, but taking each day and each hour one at a time can help you cope with depression. Don't become overwhelmed with what you have to do tomorrow or next week. Focus on one task at a time, and have friends,More >>