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Bipolar disorder is a severe and chronic mental health problem with two main forms. It was previously known as “Manic Depression”; however the term was greatly stigmatized. There has been a shift over the past few decades to use “Bipolar Disorder” instead, allowing for more clarity when reaching a formal diagnosis and it is often perceived as less emotionally loaded.

Sometimes a bad mood can make you wonder if you're depressed. Knowing the symptoms of depression can help you tell the difference and get any needed treatment.

It's a let-down for many. After weeks, maybe even months, of decorating, shopping and wrapping, baking, visiting and being visited, the whole thing is over in a day or two. Suddenly, the display that seemed so essential to get up on the house looks just wrong. The tree is dropping needles. The house that was so sparkling clean before Christmas now decidedly needs a good vacuuming. How'd that happen? Yeah. Kids and dogs and visitors are a household demolition derby. If that weren't…

Roughly four months after her first baby was born, Robin Farr noticed herself slipping, slowly, into a funk.
"At the time, I didn't know what it was,"...

"Depression can steal your physical, emotional and mental energy."

A normal life is always a balance of happiness and sadness. According to the traditional Chinese principle of Yin Yang, darkness completes the light. To be complete, we have to accept the opposite, or dark, side of our lives. According to this theory, being sad at times is normal. It happens to all of us …

Depressed people often feel isolated and frustrated by what they’re experiencing, and that can be exacerbated by how some inquire about it

Being depressed can make you feel helpless. You're not. Along with therapy and sometimes medication, there's a lot you can do on your own to fight back. Changing your behavior -- your physical activity, lifestyle, and even your way of thinking -- are all natural depression treatments.

Dating can be a challenge when you suffer from depression. That said, meeting a new person can also be a source of joy. These 10 simple tips can help make dating a bit easier.

Depression is a serious condition that demands a doctor’s treatment. But the following natural remedies and lifestyle changes may give you a boost if you're feeling low.

Overcoming teenage depression is challenging for both the parents and the youth. Read more about Debra Beck's parenting advice on battling teen depression.

Millions of men have depression, but many simply tough it out and don't seek help. Learn more about the differences in depression between men and women.

Tips and tools for children who live with depression

'Talking to people who understand the challenges you’re facing can be life-changing.'

For those of us who work in chronic pain it’s easy to see that patients who have persisting pain for more than 6 months almost always struggle with depression. And research has also shown that...

After being cut from the Canadian Football League, 23-year-old Dwayne Johnson says he became depressed. Find out how his struggle led to a career-defining realization.

Depression is a tricky thing. What might seem like a typical sign and symptom of depression might not be. Here are ten unusual signs of depression. A person might: Have the...