Postpartum Depression
Sometimes depression appears at an unexpected moment. This condition is usually triggered by traumatic or negative life events. Unwelcome or unexpected change of some sort overwhelms our defenses and we spiral into a major depressive episode. But in the case of postpartum depression (PPD), the trigger is rarely unexpected and usually welcomed. The birth of [...]
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is technically a type of depression, but is quite different than the mental image you may have of typical depressive symptoms. Bipolar depression, as the name suggests, consists of two opposite behaviors that somehow co-exist in the same person. There is no cure for this condition, but it does respond well to treatment. [...]
Teen Depression
Teen depression (or adolescent depression) is a surprisingly common mental health disorder. Although it mirrors the symptoms of major depressive episodes, teen depression is often less visible and may go unnoticed by parents and peers. However, it can have serious consequences, leading to negative outcomes like teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, school dropout and even suicide.
Depression [...]
Types Of Depression
There are several different types of depression. Two of the most common types are major depression (also called major depressive disorder) and dysthymic disorder. Other types of depression include manic depression (also known as bipolar disorder), postpartum depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Major depression is a collection of symptoms that interferes with the ability to [...]
