http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/BipolarDisorder/index.php http://www.DepressionLab.com/rss/BipolarDisorderArticles.xml Bipolar Disorder from Depression Lab Copyright 2006 Anne Arthur Bipolar Disorder and Society: The stigma often associated with manic depression and other mental disorders is very real. Many people with bipolar disorder or other mental illnessesare afraid to share their condition with other people for fear of ridicule or judgment. A Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:52:34 -0700 http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/86.php http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/86.php Depression is a psychological, biological and environmental problem that has affected millions of people, both directly and indirectly. People suffering with depression often have difficulty functioning normally, and frequently experience problems in their everyday lives as a result. The emotional t Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:52:33 -0700 http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/26.php http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/26.php The effects of depression can seriously affect every aspect of the teenage years. Feelings of happiness, contentment, enthusiasm, and pleasure are diminished. Socializing becomes a bore or extremely uncomfortable, making it difficult for them to enjoy the normal activities associated with adolescenc Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:52:33 -0700 http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/36.php http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/36.php How common is depression? So common that it is thought of as the common cold of mental illnesses. However, this is not to understate the severity of depression which is one of the leading indicators of suicide. By some estimates depression costs the country a staggering $43 billion dollars a year in Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:52:33 -0700 http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/38.php http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/38.php Unfortunately, the symptoms of depression in kids may not be too evident therefore, as a parent, is important to be vigilant and watch for symptoms such as social withdrawal, irritability, apathy, sleep and eating problems, lack of interest in activities that were enjoyed in the past, chronic fatigu Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:52:33 -0700 http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/47.php http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/47.php Depression is a common psychological illness in the United States with around 9 ½ percent of the population suffering from it some time during their lives. Unfortunately only about half of those people ever seek treatment for their depression symptoms which can become a burden for not only its suffe Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:52:33 -0700 http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/49.php http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/49.php It seems like more and more people are talking about post-partum depression, but depression during pregnancy isnt commonly discussed. It is estimated that about 10% of pregnant women suffer from depression. Of course, we all know that our hormones are raging during pregnancy and we, and those arou Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:52:33 -0700 http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/64.php http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/64.php Most of us do experience occasional outbreaks of anxiety or momentary depression, at least once or twice in our lifetime. Anxiousness, changing moods, shifting metal attitude and a short term depression are all so common to thousands of people allover the world. Low intensity anxiety and depression Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:52:33 -0700 http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/69.php http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/69.php Depression is one of the most common psychological and emotional problems American adults encounter. A study reports that about 13 to 20 percent of American adults have some form of depressive symptoms. Unfortunately, many severe cases of depression can ultimately lead to suicide. Are there any so Sun, 05 Nov 2006 02:52:33 -0700 http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/73.php http://www.DepressionLab.com/DepressionInfo/73.php Everything here is © Depression Lab, Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.