Severe Depression: An Overview

Severe depression is a mental disorder characterized by abnormally low moods that persist for at least two weeks. Severe depression is so debilitating that it prevents an individual from... Read More

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The Biology of Depression
The relationship between depression and brain activity is far more complex than was once thought.

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Drugs for Severe Depression
Doctors usually prescribe medication before trying any other methods of treatment for depression.

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Diagnosing Major Depression
Your Doctor will conduct a variety of tests to help determine whether your symptoms are clinically diagnostic for depression.

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Helping Someone with Depression
There are a number of things you can do to offer help for a family member or friend with depression.

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Severe Depression Causes and Risk Factors
Scientific research has shown that severe depression is a biological illness.

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Are You Depressed?: How to Tell
Take the depression quiz to get a better idea of whether you are experiencing depression symptoms.