When a family member is depressed, his or her illness affects every other member. Seeing a loved one in pain is always difficult and being with someone who is depressed is stressful because of his or her lack of motivation and inability to...
In depression, there is a imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Antidepressant medications balance the brain chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine. In a depressed person's brain, the neurotransmitters, norepinephrine and serotonin are not produced...
When you think about someone being diagnosed with depression, a young child or teenager might not come first to mind--and yet, as many as one in 8 teens and one in 33 children suffer with clinical depression. Depression is more than just "feeling...
Tragic events such as school shootings have presented us with images of adolescent aggressive and antisocial behavior. There is a national search for answers. Fortunately, a long-term commitment to basic behavioral research at the National Institute...
Depression is a serious disorder that causes significant problems at home, in school, and with peers. It increases a child's vulnerability to substance abuse, and puts them at risk for suicidal behaviors. Previous research has shown that depression...
Major depression in children and adolescents is a serious condition that should be adequately treated, which includes careful follow-up and monitoring. Each child should be carefully and thoroughly evaluated by a physician to determine...