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Andropause and Depression

Andropause correlates directly with depression - a major player in the notorious mid-life crisis period men face in their late 40´s to late 50´s. Find out what to do to help yourself.

Acknowledge Your Depression

Depression is an illness and needs to be acknowledged as such. It is not a reason to be ashamed. The reason so many people fail to seek help for their depression is that they are ashamed. Unfortunately, this is one of the feelings associated with depression anyway and makes the illness difficult to acknowledge.

If you are constantly feeling particularly low, well-meaning friends might tell you to “snap out of it” or even start to get irritated by your mood. Your depressio...

About Depression

Depression is often described as a psychological disease. There are several types of depression, ranging from mild to severe. ItÂ’s hard to identify factors that cause depression. However there have been many studies done to try and understand the underlying causes of depression to help prevent it. Moreover, more studies have been performed on what type of medical assistance helps to treat depression best.

The most noticeable symptom of depression is feeling sad for a long ...

A Season of Depression

From the months of November to February, the days are shorter and colder, and the nights longer and darker. When climate changes affect many people, they just can't understand why they tend to feel gloomy and miserable. Such mood disorder is known as winter depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

A Quick Look at Depression and Teen Suicide

Teenage suicide is an alarming factor in the US and the statistics are increasing. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens and adolescents. It is reported that one of the major causes of teenage suicide is depression. Depression affects a personÂ’s thoughts in such a way that the person doesnÂ’t see that he or she can overcome a present problem. ItÂ’s as if the depression puts a filter on the personÂ’s thinking that distorts things. It is very important to take suicide attempts seriously. Understanding that a teen suicide attempt is a call for help is essential in preventing a completed attempt later.

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