Do I still need therapy if I am already taking medication? Although therapy may be adequate alone for mild cases of depression, it is most optimal to be in therapy when taking medication. Studies ...
Influence of Genetics on Depression
If a parent has been diagnosed with depression, what are the risks of the children inheriting it? Many different studies have been conducted to examine the influence of genetics on the development of depression. ...
How do I know whether I have depression versus a “normal” reaction to a problem in life?
How to differentiate between a depression compared to a normal problem in life? Life events that are stressful can result in normal sadness as well as other symptoms similar to those present during a ...
The Causes of Depression
What causes depression? The causes of depression are not easily defined. When speaking of cause, it is typical to think in terms of infections of the lungs causing pneumonia or of cigarette smoking causing ...