About the Signs of Manic Depression
Manic depression is the older name used to describe the condition currently referred to as bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder can be a difficult …
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Spotting the Signs of Depression in Adult Males
Denial and defensiveness have a way of pushing people to one side and stopping help being offered or accepted. Unfortunately these are just two of the …
Continue ReadingSymptoms and Signs of Clinical Depression
Clinical depression is a term commonly used to refer to one of several types of clinical depression. The most common are major depressive disorder and …
Continue ReadingWhat Are The Signs of Depression in Children
Depressed children may be misunderstood children. The symptoms of childhood depression may manifest in ways that seem defiant, aggressive, reserved …
Continue ReadingSeroquel for Bipolar Depression - Spotlight on the Benefits of this Antipsychotic Drug
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic drug that has been found to be effective for treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major …
Continue ReadingTreatment for Summer Depression
While most people think of seasonal depression as occurring only during the winter months, the hot days of summer can also trigger depression. …
Continue ReadingCharacteristics of Major Depression - An Overview of Symptoms
The characteristics of major depression (also known as clinical depression, unipolar depression, or major depressive disorder) can sometimes be …
Continue ReadingBipolar Rage: Avoiding the Outbursts
Bipolar disorder can truly redefine the saying “life is a roller coaster” with manic highs and depressing lows. Among the many emotions …
Continue ReadingBilly Milligan and the Successful Use of Multiple Personality Disorder as a Defense
In the late 1970s, Billy Milligan pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for a series of rapes committed on the Ohio State University campus. His …
Continue ReadingSubstance Induced Mood Disorders (SIMD) - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Substance induced mood disorder (SIMD) is present only during substance use or withdrawal and can be triggered by the use or abuse of various drugs, …
Continue ReadingPassive Aggressive Personality Disorder - Signs, Symptoms and Behaviors
Although it is no longer considered to be an official diagnosis by psychiatrists, the traits of passive aggressive personality disorder can be found …
Continue ReadingThe Causes of Clinical Depression - Insight Into Genetic, Psychological, Environmental and Medical Factors
Clinical depression is more than just the blues. It is a chronic and debilitating mental disorder that is believed to result from a combination of …
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