Featured Articles
	The links on this page are to articles that I feel may be of interest to you. They all deal in some way with depression.
weight and depression - your medication may be affecting your weight
sleep and depression -  read about tips that may help you sleep better
exercise and depression -  an easy way to help you feel better. studies show it
nutrition and depression - depressed? your diet may have something to do with it.
children and depression -  some children are depressed and it's being missed
what not to say to a depressed person - title explains it all
breathing -   story of one person's relief from depression by learning how to breathe properly
breathing technique - steps on how to improve your breathing (SLOW LOADING)
chemistry of depression   -    learn about the chemistry behind depression  (easy to understand)
psychotherapy -  the non-drug side to treating depression; read about the two types of treatment
sesonal affective disorder - that time of year is nearing for those of us in the North - very treatable
what to do when a friend is depressed: guide for students -  explains the whats/whys/therefores
who's at risk for depression and why   -   excellent article - covers all groups of people
good news about depression   -  points out possible underlying causes and how treatable it is
depression and self-concept (mentalhealthnet.com) - something for everyone AMAZING!!!
sex and depression - how depression affects sex drive
new hope in treatment of depression - for those of you looking to compliement your depression treatment with holistic methods, then this article will be of interest to you. for everone else still an interesting read.
depression and Borna virus infection - there is some growing evidence that a virus may be responsible for some forms of depression. A study in Germany is underway to see if the anti viral drug amantadine used to treat Parkinson's Disease can relieve some forms of depression. To learn more about this viral connection see Dr. Ivan's Depression Central web site.
depression and social phobia ever feel stressed about going out into the world, meeting new people, mingling with strangers etc. so much so you feel anxious and finally depressed. Then this article may be for you. It just might be possible that part of your depression is a result of socical phobia and you don't even realize it!!
Men and Depression looks at how depression in men is different to depression in women and the pressures that men often face, many of which prevent them from getting the treatment they need NEW
The Neurobiology of Depression from Scientific American June 1998 Serious reading, but worth it if you wish to learn just how derpession comes about and the chemicals envolved. Also if you want to know where the research is going. NEW
		WARNING: Before you go and make any changes to your life, be sure to check with your doctor first.
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