Posts Tagged ‘risk’

If You Think You Have Major Depression

This is the most serious form of depression in terms of number of symptoms and severity of symptoms. it is a medical illness that involves the mind and the body and affects how a person thinks and behaves. although suicidal thoughts or gestures are part of major depression, a person does not have to be [...]

Depression – The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Depression

1. Is depression a mental illness? Depression is a serious, but treatable, mental problem, not a personal weakness. It is very common, affecting 10 percent of the U.S. population at anytime. All of us can relate to having the blues. Clinical depression, also called major depressive disorder , is a more serious medical illness that [...]

Depression And Diabetes

Many people who are diagnosed with diabetes are overwhelmed with an onslaught of new information, medications, doctor visits and a feeling of helplessness. Diabetes can be frightening, particularly for anyone who is not familiar with the disease. We read about complications and insulin and medication and feel hopeless. Many diabetics experience a period of denial [...]

What is the Most Popular Alternative Medicine For Depression?

High prescription drug costs for depression medications are forcing many sufferers to seek alternative medicine for depression. In addition, as there are more and more questions being raised about the side effects and the risks associated with these drugs, it is no harm to look at alternatives. I want to look at three possible alternatives, [...]

Manic Depressive Disorder Can Be Successfully Managed

Manic depressive disorder (now known as bipolar disorder) is a mental disorder. Wikipedia indicates that 1% of the population of the world have bipolar disorder. there are many sources which quote an even higher percentage. The disorder can be very debilitating. however, it is one that, with a strong desire and a proper treatment regime, [...]

Symptoms Of Mono, Relapse And Treatment

There are just so many diseases out there. Many people are already worried that because of their constant interactions with so many people they will become at risk to many types of communicable and infectious diseases. Many of these diseases can be acquired by merely shaking hands with another person, talking, etc. You can only [...]

What Is Post-Partum Depression?

Post-partum Depression is a mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in a woman after giving birth or miscarriage. this kind of depression occurs about four weeks after delivery. the baby blues occurs the first few weeks after childbirth. Baby blues usually goes away in a couple of week, but post-partum depression can [...]