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Insomnia May Cause Depression by Liz B. Registered Nurse Posted Tue 24 Feb 2009 9:37pm An article in this week’s New Scientist reports research which shows that depression and other mental health problems may be caused by, rather than being a result of, insomnia. It has been assumed that if a person were depressed and was unable to sleep, that the lack of sleep was causing the depression. But this new research says Read on »
What can cause depression by Rossi Davis Posted Thu 05 May 2011 12:00am                                                                                                                     Rossi Davis, Psy.D         Depression may be triggered by different things not only psychological but things such as- allergies, hormonal changes, sensitivity to certain foods, low levels of B and D vitamins, a sleep disorde ... Read on »
Stress and Eating/Drinking Patterns May Cause Depression by Linda Posted Tue 22 Sep 2009 12:00am New research shows that in women under 30, excessive eating, drinking and depression are linked. A recent study found that women with alcohol abuse issues at age 24 had three times the risk of obesity by age 27. Similarly, women who were obese at 27, were twice as likely to be depressed by the time they turned 30. The same pattern Read on »
Treat the Cause of Depression-not its Symptoms by Gina Nick Doctor of Philosophy Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:04pm and other mental health challenges by addressing their root cause- not by trying to increase chemicals in the brain, like serotonin.  The science of depression has been influenced a great deal by the advent of antidepressant medications such as Prozac.  Unfortunately, research is now showing that antidepressant medications don’t treat the cause of depression Read on »
Causes for Depression and its solutions by rajesh moganti Posted Mon 16 Nov 2009 10:01pm Stress Stress is a trigger that can cause depression, or make existing depression worse. Chronic stress can alter chemicals in the brain that in turn trigger depression... is by learning how to control our reactions to stress. Seasonal Depression Change of season can trigger depression in susceptible individuals. No one knows exactly what causes seasonal Read on »
What caused your depression? by Cosmo B. Patient Expert Posted Tue 28 Apr 2009 11:23am Today’s poll is pretty straightforward. What do you attribute your depression to? I picked the 10 (the polls limit) possible answers from what I thought would pretty well... car accident that left you injured, in debt and caused problems in your relationship then you could select ‘trauma, finances, health, relationships’. Online Surveys & Market Read on »
Perimenopause can cause depression by Cathy T. Healthy Living Professional Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:19pm Smart WomanWomen's hormones are beginning to fluctuate and change as they approach menopause. Fifty years ago, it just wasn't talked about. But today, it's out in the open. And women are not only talking about perimenopause, but they're doing something about it. "In my darkest hour, in what I call the black hole or abyss ... I was crying a ... Read on »
Possible cause for some depression in pregnancy and postpartum- thyroid and Iodine issues by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted Thu 06 Aug 2009 10:57pm with so-called normal test results. Measurement of thyroid antibodies can provide additional information about the risk of depression and treatment prognosis. One report...-stimulating hormone, produced by the pituitary gland that controls the production and secretion of thyroxine. When T3 and T4 levels rise, the pituitary secretes less TSH, which causes Read on »
Is ED a cause of depression in prostate cancer patients? by Dr. Arnon Krongrad Medical Doctor Posted Thu 20 Jan 2011 12:00am ) afterward that there might be an association between ED and depression after initial treatment for localized prostate cancer. There is a well-established relationship between erectile dysfunction (ED) and symptoms of depression in men in general. However, some data have suggested that men with prostate cancer and ED are, in fact, less bothered by their ED Read on »
Depression Causes and Treatment - Are you Depressed by Dr John by Cascia T. Posted Sat 01 Nov 2008 10:44pm Depression is one of the most serious medical and psychological problems. It is caused by different factors from physical to emotional to intellectual and spiritual aspects.... Causes of Depression Teens and young professionals are the age brackets most susceptible to depression. With teenagers it is usually caused by personality and identity crises Read on »