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The Nature of Clinical Depression: Symptoms, Syndromes, and Behavior Analysis

By Jonathan W. Kanter, Andrew M. Busch, Cristal E. Weeks and Sara J. Landes — 2008

In this article we discuss the traditional behavioral models of depression and some of the challenges analyzing a phenomenon with such complex and varied features.

Read on www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Depression and Pregnancy: The Terrifying Dilemma

Some fifteen per cent of women suffer from depression during pregnancy, and the use of antidepressants in expectant women is on the rise.

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When Grief Becomes a Disorder

What is complicated grief, and how does it differ from depression?

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Male Depression and Anxiety in Athletes

Michael Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, has acknowledged that after the 2012 games, his longtime depression was so overwhelming he thought about killing himself.

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Depression in athletes: Is it being ignored?

It is a common perception that athletes, by virtue of their athletic endeavors, are somehow immune to depression and other mood disorders. Though there is not enough research yet to definitively refute this belief, it is very likely that this is not true.

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The Devastating Ways Depression and Anxiety Impact the Body

It’s no surprise that when a person gets a diagnosis of heart disease, cancer or some other life-limiting or life-threatening physical ailment, they become anxious or depressed.

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The Power of Love

Love is the best antidepressant—but many of our ideas about it are wrong. The less love you have, the more depressed you are likely to feel.

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13 Ways Depression Affects You Physically: Powerful Connections Between the Mind and the Body

How does a negative emotion like sadness or anger get transformed into symptoms in your body? Mood becomes a medical problem via a domino effect of chemicals and surprisingly fast.

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Homeopathy: A Healthier Way to Treat Depression?

There are numerous theories for why the number of people suffering from mental illness is increasing and why it is afflicting people at younger and younger ages. The homeopathic analysis for this epidemic is unique and may provide additional insight as to why this is occurring.

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Affirmations to Try for Depression—Plus Tips to Craft Your Own

On the most literal level, affirmations are nothing more than words. They can’t magically improve a difficult situation or treat physical or mental health conditions. Still, words do have power, all the same, and positive self-talk can offer plenty of benefits.

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15 Affirmations for Depression

The other day I wrote down some affirmations to say when I’m in this place, to remind myself of my value even though I can’t see or feel it. I hope they help you, too.

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