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Long nights, short days, sweaters, warm clothes and chilly weather make many of us sick and depressed. This depression which surfaces especially in winter is a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and is often called as winter Time Blues or Winter depression. The exact cause for this depression is as of yet unclear. But yet few scientists believe lack of exposure to sunlight as the reason for this disorder.

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» Female depression

By Nathan Alan | Published 10/17/2005 | Depression |

Female depression has been found to far exceed than among males. The real reason may have to do with the various roles women are forced to play in society, and the stresses and strains and abuses they are exposed to. Female depression has been found to have certain distinct differences from that affecting the males.

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» Winter depression

By Nathan Alan | Published 10/17/2005 | Depression |

Winter depression symptoms in most cases are mild, and if so no treatment procedures may be necessary. However if they are of sufficient severity it would need medical help. Anti depressant medicines like lithium, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, selective serotonin inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants etc are used. However, a studied combination of drugs along with psychological therapy is often found to be more effective.

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» Treat depression

By Nathan Alan | Published 10/17/2005 | Depression |

Depression is an illness characterized by a prolonged low mood which affects the ability to carry out day to day activities. Depression has no single cause. It is often a combination of various factors. Whatever be the causes of depression, it is not just a state of mind alone. It is related to certain physical changes in the brain, and connected to an imbalance of a type of chemical called neurotransmitters.

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» Teen depression

By Nathan Alan | Published 10/17/2005 | Depression |

Though depression can be considered as a normal human emotion, it can also be a state of mental health illness. Teen depression affects at least 5% of the general population at any given point of time. Depression among adolescents may be difficult to identify. Sulkiness, irritability, antisocial behavior, negativity and withdrawal are often seen to go hand in hand as they grow. Teen depression often starts from homes. It tends to run in families often as a hereditary character. Teenage girls are at especially high risk, as are minority youth.

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