Monthly Archives: August 2008

Depression Treatment Options

There are generally two different classes of treatment options for those diagnosed with depression: psychotherapy and medication.Great strides have been made in the fields of pharmaceutical medicine in the last few decades, offering anti-depressant drugs to millions of people who … Continue reading

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Manic Depression

Though there has always been individuals in society that oscillate between unreasonably happy and sad states, it was not until the late 19th century when the condition was first described as “manic depression.” Dealing Symptoms then, as today, include plenty … Continue reading

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Depression Signs and Symptoms

It is not uncommon for someone you love to suffer a bout or two of depression in their lifetimes.  In fact, it is thought that as many as 1 in 10 people in North America are suffering from Major or … Continue reading

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