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WHAT'S INSIDE: DEPRESSION

Depression is an emotionally and physically painful condition that can stem from a variety of causes. Learn about the symptoms of depression as well as effective treatments and therapies available.

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Depression Questions

Depression Facts
Depression facts offer clarity for this often misunderstood condition. Separate truth from myth about the causes, symptoms and treatment of depression.
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Depression Questions
Depression questions offer some guidance in navigating the intricacies of this common condition. Learn the answers to depression questions about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
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FEATURED: DEPRESSION

A Conception Story

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The Types of Antidepressant Medicines

Learn more about the types of antidepressant medicines in this article. Learn more information about depression, treatment options, and prevention.

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Mental Health: Pets to the Rescue

Can being adopted lead to depression?

Major Depressive Disorder is a debilitating disease with both mental and physical effects, and it can be brought on by many factors. Is adoption one of them? Could adoption be a contributing factor to other behavioral or emotional disorders?

Catatonic Depression

Depression is fairly common, but catatonic depression, more commonly known as major depression with catatonic features, is unusual. Find out what defines this state of depression and how it is normally treated.