Conditions: Depression

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Mood-boosting supplements 

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How to be happy 

America was founded on the right to pursue it. The Dalai Lama says seeking it is our life's purpose. It is in high demand — yet the basis for happiness remains elusive. Psychologists define it as...

I feel depressed but dont want to go on a prescription medication. 

The subject: Kim HartigAge: 41Occupation: GardenerHealth goals: Determine what is causing her depression and treat the symptoms naturallyDuring the last...

Help For The Blues 

Ask The Expert Help For The Blues Q. Can the mineral chromium picolinate treat depression? A. Chromium picolinate (CrP) may be putting smiles on peoples...

Health Focus: Depression 

Health Focus: Depression Rather than stay on medications, Emily Thompson considers an alternative path to prevent recurring depression By Radha Marcum...

How Stressed Are You? 

Rate how often you experience the following situations, then add up your total at the bottom to gauge your stress level: Frequently=3 Rarely=1Never=0...

Ask The Expert: Pinpointing Depression Treatment 

Ask The Expert: Pinpointing Depression Treatment By Carol Mersereau Q: I have heard that acupuncture is a great treatment for pain, but can the needles...

Help Is Within Reach 

The following groups provide a confidential way to begin researching how you or your loved one can get help with depression. National Institute for Mental...

Just Down... Or Depressed? 

Ask yourself these 10 questions to gauge if your loved one needs medical help. Although only a qualified medical practitioner can make a clinical diagnosis,...

When Your Partner Is Depressed 

When Your Partner Is Depressed What to do, how to cope, and where to turn for help By Julia Thorne When Sarah Goodman's husband, Tim, suffered bouts of...

St. John's Wort For Depression 

St. John's Wort For Depression By Anthony Almada, MS New studies on St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) demonstrate why the herb continues to be popular...

Stepping Out 

Mental illness has long carried a stigma of shame, something to be kept secret. Yet the more we learn about brain chemistry, the more we realize it's...

Herbal Remedies for Depression 

Herbal Remedies for Depression Having trouble finding happiness in your life? The following remedies may help. This isn't intended as medical advice....

Rediscovering Happiness 

Rediscovering Happiness by Deborahann Smith Mild to moderate depression affects everyone at some point during their lives. Fortunately, herbal remedies,...

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