The Vocabulary of War: Be Clear About Your Words Learning how to fight depression involves getting a crystal-clear picture of the battle lines. While there are many types and varieties of depression, they all fall into one of two large categories. The first kind of depression is what most people … [Read more...]
When Do the Signs and Symptoms of Depression Become a Clinical Syndrome?
Many people suppose that depression is simply a feeling of overwhelming sadness. If someone has a terrible week, they might say, “I was so depressed.” But what they really mean is “I was very sad.” What doctors mean by the word depression is not the same as the common usage of the term. But if … [Read more...]