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• Gaming may curb depressive symptoms

  Many people are prone to turning to illicit substances to relieve depression and anxiety, but new research suggests that there is a safer way to relieve stress: gaming. more...

• Illinois high school students screened for depression

  As more reports of suicide make national news, communities across the country are making an effort to discuss depression with adolescents. more...

• Winter has both positive, negative effects on patients

  Winter weather can not only put a damper on daily activities, but it can have an impact on an individual's physical and mental health. more...

• New device detects serotonin levels in patients

  Through years of research, experts have determined that serotonin levels in the brain may be the cause of depression in patients. more...

• Light therapy may be detrimental to eye sight

  In regions of the country where cold weather is inevitable and snow falls during the winter, depressive symptoms can set in. more...

• Terminally-ill patients are no more depressed than others, according to research

  Many terminally-ill patients struggle with depression, but researchers recently discovered that individuals with cancer are not as depressed and anxious as previously thought. more...

• Many individuals are diagnosed with SAD during the winter months

  Many regions of the country have been hit with above average amounts of snow this winter, and there are still approximately two months left in the season. more...

• Women may suffer from depression following pregnancy

  Many pregnant women struggle with the decision of whether to keep a child when the conception was unexpected. more...

• Parents and administrators advised to watch for signs of depression

  Many individuals are susceptible to developing depression under stress, and college students are especially vulnerable to faltering under anxiety. more...

• Trans-fats may increase chances of developing depression

  Poor eating habits may result in more than just a few extra pounds, according to researchers from the universities of Navarra and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. more...

• Survey finds many Americans unaware of mental health help

  When left untreated, a mental illness may lead an individual to turn to illicit substances to cope with the symptoms. more...

• Light therapy effective in elderly patients with SAD

  The winter blues can be defined as an actual condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). more...

• Antidepressants ineffective in some depressed patients

  Antidepressants have proven to be an effective method of treatment in between 35 and 40 percent of patients with depression, according to the Uplift Program, a statistics site. more...

• Dunst speaks out about rehab experience for depression

  Approximately 18 million Americans suffer from a depressive disorder every year, according to the Uplift Program, a statistics site. more...

• Psychotherapy being used less as treatment for depression

  More than 18 million Americans have a depressive disorder, according to the Uplift Program, a depression statistics site. more...

• High-energy light bulbs can help people cope with SAD

  The holidays can be a joyous time of year, but daylight savings brings a bout of depression to several million Americans each year. more...

• Inflammatory responses linked to depression

  More than 18 million Americans suffer from a depressive disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. more...

• SAD varies by region, according to new research

  Drug rehab centers can help individuals suffering from substance dependency as a result of depression. more...

• Individuals who under-react to stress likely to suffer from depression

  Approximately 40 percent of Americans say their jobs are extremely stressful, according to a study by Northwestern National Life. more...

• New compound may help patients with depression

  More than 18 million Americans have a depressive disorder, according to the Uplift Program, a depression statistics site. more...

• Electronic records helping diagnose depression

  Depressive disorders affect more than 18 million Americans ever year, according to the Uplift Program, a statistics site. more...

• Sleeplessness, appetite changes linked to SAD

  As the seasons change, people may begin to feel the winter blues. more...

• Depression may be linked to dim lighting

  More than 18 million Americans suffer from a depressive disorder, according to the Uplift Program, a statistics website. more...

• Winter blues affect many Americans

  One half of Americans say that stress has a negative impact on their professional and personal lives, according to a 2007 study conducted by the American Psychological Association. more...

• Daylight savings may contribute to SAD

  Many people relish in the idea of "falling back" and gaining an extra hour of sleep, but experts say there are repercussions that come with this annual occurrence. more...

• More individuals suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder

  The winter blues may seem like just another excuse for occasional depression during the holidays, but Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real condition. more...

• Coping with the winter blues

  For more than 20 percent of Americans, the winter blues can put more than a damper on the holiday season. more...

• More elderly adults suffering from addiction

  Approximately 3 million Americans aged 60 or older have an alcohol dependency that requires them to use the substance to function normally, according to Treatment Centers. more...

• Researchers discover new gene linked to depression

  Mental illness can make individuals more prone to drug and alcohol abuse. more...

• CDC says Southerners more likely to suffer from depression

  New data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently revealed that while 9 percent of Americans suffer from depression, the illness is more common in the South. more...

• Seasonal Affective Disorder becoming more common across the U.S.

  For some individuals, the changing seasons may mean more than just hats and scarves. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression, has been linked to a lack of sunlight. more...

• CDC: Number of depressed Americans on the rise

  CDC: Number of depressed Americans on the rise more...

• Report: Depression linked to employment status

  Report: Depression linked to employment status more...