In the past pregnancy hormones were thought to actually protect women from depression, but current research proves that to be unfounded. Although pregnancy doesn't necessarily make depression worse, it can certainly trigger a wide...

If you've been feeling sluggish for what seems like ages, you may be suffering from dysthymia, a type of mild or moderate depression that can last for at least a couple of years. Some people suffer...

Once the Christmas tree begins to add luster to your compost pile and the radio stations have stopped the endless canned holiday music, it's easy to wonder where the heck someone came up with,...

As a mother struggling to balance the home, work, raising children, fostering a relationship with your husband, it's natural to feel overwhelmed.  Many mothers will chalk up their feelings of anxiety, stress and sadness...

Am I depressed or just plain tired? Believe it or not, sometimes it is really difficult to tell the difference.  The symptoms look very similar at times and can easily become confused.  While ultimately, depression...

Major depression is a more severe form of depression, where more of the symptoms of depression are present and intensified. People who suffer from major depression have more than just a case of the...

Am I depressed or just plain tired? Believe it or not, sometimes it is really difficult to tell the difference.  The symptoms look very similar at times and can easily become confused.  While ultimately, depression...

By Frederick R. Jelovsek   Have you or someone you know ever had a panic attack over being alone, having to go to a public or social function or just plain being afraid of a certain...