Beat the Blues December 2007 Archive

Depression: What Type Do You Have?
Posted Sat, Dec 22, 2007, 12:24 am PST
Feeling depressed is actually not just one condition but many — all of which fall under the umbrella of mood disturbances.
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Women and Depression
Posted Thu, Dec 20, 2007, 4:51 pm PST
Women may develop depressive episodes at any time during their lives, but the tendency is greatest during their reproductive years.
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Avoid the Holiday Blues
Posted Thu, Dec 13, 2007, 6:00 am PST
We may focus more on our pain when the distractions of everyday life disappear during extended periods away from work or school.
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Men with Depression
Posted Thu, Dec 13, 2007, 1:03 am PST
The social roles and the physical and psychological differences between men and women create some differences in their vulnerabilities to and…
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Is Depression a Normal Part of Aging?
Posted Mon, Dec 10, 2007, 4:08 pm PST
Although the elderly are at higher risk for depression, we know from research and clinical experience that most older people who are facing these…
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When Your Child Is Depressed
Posted Fri, Dec 07, 2007, 9:13 am PST
Depression usually is apparent in adults, but it can be less obvious in children. One way of recognizing when children are depressed is through…
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The Many Shades of Grief
Posted Tue, Dec 04, 2007, 4:25 pm PST
Even if grief does not evolve into major depression, in some cases it still can become overwhelming and disabling.
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Major Depression: What It Is and Isn't
Posted Fri, Nov 30, 2007, 6:50 pm PST
Major depression is a disorder of persistent sadness. Often it is associated with disturbances in sleep, appetite, and sexual drive and interest.
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I'm Dr. David Neubauer, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins. I'll be sharing my thoughts and opinions on a wide range of topics, focusing on depression, anxiety, sleep, and achieving good mental health.