Depression in Girls

According to new studies, depression in girls is found to be more rampant than depression in boys. New statistics reveal that depression in girls is twice the rate compared with boys. There are a variety of reasons for increased depression in girls and these reasons are starting earlier and […] Continue Reading…

What is Psychomotor Retardation?

What is psychomotor retardation? Psychomotor retardation occurs when an individual shows visible signs of a slowing down of the thought process as well as psychical movement. Psychomotor retardation is typically seen in cases of major depression in the individual.

Psychomotor retardation occurs most often in adults that are suffering from […] Continue Reading…

Depression in Boys

Depression in boys is often not as severe as what hits adult males when they encounter symptoms of depression. However, childhood and teen depression is unfortunately still high among both boys and girls. Depression in boys is more than just the typical blue days everyone experiences.

Depression can be found […] Continue Reading…

Why Teens Commit Suicide

One of the most tragic questions many ask about youth today is why teens commit suicide. Those who have lost a loved one to suicide often wonder why teens commit suicide. Unfortunately, so many say the individual showed no outward signs of depression or distress.

Understanding why teens commit suicide […] Continue Reading…

Depression Facts

Depression is many things: a normal reaction to situations of loss and injury that subsides on its own; the main component—but in different guises—of several mood disorders, including major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder (chronic low-grade depression); and one of the two major mood shifts away from normal in […] Continue Reading…

Depression Symptoms

Depression symptoms can vary depending on the type of depression one is suffering from. This article discusses what depression symptoms to look for in your loved one.  Learn what depression symptoms are associated with different types of depression.

Because there are several different kinds of depression, it only makes sense […] Continue Reading…

Over-the-Counter Anti-depressants

There are a variety of treatments for depression, but over-the-counter antidepressants are not as readily available as other types of treatment and medication. The most common types of over-the-counter antidepressants are only available in herbal form.

Some members of the medical community are wondering why over-the-counter antidepressants are not readily available, […] Continue Reading…

Teen Body Image

When it comes to teen body image, this can be a highly sensitive area for many teens especially girls. Research is showing that teens with poor teen body image will be more likely to experience teenage depression, anxiety, eating disorders and other emotional turmoil.

Being a teen is tough, and […] Continue Reading…