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Men and Depression, Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis and Treatments
by National Institute of Mental Health National Institutes of Health US Department of Health and Human Services
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Women and Depression, Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis and Treatments
by National Institute of Mental Health National Institutes of Health
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Follow post-MI patients for signs of depression. (Not Part of Cardiology Routine).(heart attack )(Brief Article): An article from: Family Practice News
by Michele G. Sullivan
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Do You Recognize the Early Warning Signs of Depression?

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Signs of attenuated depression-like behavior in vasopressin deficient Brattleboro rats [An article from: Hormones and Behavior]
by M. Mlynarik D. Zelena G. Bagdy G.B. Makara Jez
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Signs of Depression Are a Cry for Help

If it has been awhile since you have felt like you were on top of your game, and you don't feel as if you are ever going to pull out of the dark funk that your life as become, then you may need to familiarize yourself with the classical signs of depression. Depression is a real disease and it is treatable if you recognize the symptoms and seek help. It is not anything to be ashamed of, and has nothing to do with showing weakness. At one point in life or another, we all suffer through minor bouts of depression; it is just a fact of life.

Depression can be very debilitating to some, while others can function while suffering with depression, albeit at a diminished capacity. It can also be one of those conditions which are somewhat personalized, as some people will exhibit all of the symptoms of depression and others will only exhibit certain symptoms. Since depression has many symptoms sometimes it is hard for the layman to recognize true clinical depression when they see it.

One of the signs of depression is a disruption in sleeping patterns. If you are experiencing trouble sleeping where you want to were a sound sleeper, then it could be a sign of depression. That is not to say that losing sleep always means that you are depressed, as at one time or another we all lose sleep for a few nights. Only when sleep deprivation becomes the norm does it pose a problem. The loss of sleep is also usually accompanied by intense bouts of fatigue and exhaustion throughout the day.

The loss of interest in favorite activities for an extended amount of time is also indicative of depression. Someone who is suffering from clinical depression will put off participating in some of the things that they use to love to do, for no apparent reason. This behavior tends to linger for an extended period of time.

Loss of the ability to concentrate during the day while exhibiting anxiety is one of the true signs of depression which is one of the most prevalent. This is usually accompanied by a loss of temperament and increased irritability toward individuals they would usually be very patient with.

Not all signs of depression are physical in nature. Depression can manifest itself physically as sudden unexplained weight gain or weight loss. There can also be a loss or even increased appetite which lasts for more than a few days. If you or someone you know seems to suffering from signs of depression, it is of the utmost importance that they be seen by a qualified physician. There are several treatments available for depression, and not all of them are in medicine form. To find out what the best treatment is for you, see your doctor now.

Girl from iconic Great Depression photo: 'We were ashamed' (CNN)

The photograph became an icon of the Great Depression: a migrant mother with her children burying their faces in her shoulder. Katherine McIntosh was 4 years old when the photo was snapped. She said it brought shame -- and determination -- to her family.

Combat Head Injuries Tied to Depression, Dementia (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. soldiers who suffer battlefield head injuries face higher risks of depression, dementia and stress disorders, according to a U.S. panel that warned the problems often go undiagnosed.

Depression Linked to Increase in Abdominal Fat (MedicineNet.com)

Title: Depression Linked to Increase in Abdominal Fat Category: Health News Created: 12/4/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/4/2008

UAW grants concessions, exec warns of depression (AP via Yahoo! News)

Worried about their jobs and warned that the cost of failure could be a depression, hundreds of leaders of the United Auto Workers voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to make concessions to the struggling Detroit Three, including all but ending a much-derided program that let laid-off workers collect up to 95 percent of their salaries.

Abortion Myth About Depression Falls Before Science (US News & World Report)

Study debunks abortion-depression connection as Bush announces a "Right of Conscience" rule.