Doctor, heal thyself! A psychotherapist is as good as she/he is able to unconditionally love her/his patient. Developed personal integrity is crucial. How can you expect more than superficial help from someone, who hasn't mastered his own life to an advanced degree?

This article explains the various methods to treat depression, including the use of medication and lifestyle changes.

Depression is quickly becoming one of the biggest health problems in the world. According to a study by USA Magazine, 75% of doctor visits in the US are for stress and depression related illnesses. Clinical depression is Australia's fastest growing illness. How do you know if you are depressed?

How to offset those pessimistic, gloomy thoughts and surrendering to the depression with wanting to manifest a more positive present and feel happy!

Depression is when a wave of sadness engulfs you and you stay under for days, weeks, maybe even months.

John was a hardworking and caring teacher. Of concern to his wife however was his occasional bouts of work related stress and depression. His heart attack in the staffroom was devastating for all concerned and led to a review of work place policies for dealing with stress. Read on to discover strategies you can use to deal with stress.

Depression is now a very common malady. It affects millions and millions of people all over the world. What before was thought of as a mental imbalance is today considered a normal disease as any other.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a horrible debilitating mental disorder brought about through terrifying experiences. This brief article goes some way to understanding PTSD's symptoms, causes and treatments.

Taking the natural approach in managing your depression is becoming more popular these days. Prescription drugs are not the only way as this article discusses.

You CAN eat yourself happy. A few simple diet changes could make a huge difference to the way you feel. Read on to discover these "good mood foods."

Did you know that if you suffer from bouts of stress, depression and anxiety, your pet could be one of your best "cures"? Having a cat or dog as a pet can protect you from numerous health problems including heart disease, cancer and depression. Surprised? Read on.

Some helpful tips on dealing with the devastating affects of depression in the family.

Conquer the unhappiness and stress of depression in the family. Understand the 4 unconscious stages of coping that you are probably experiencing, and leverage them to your advantage.

In today's fast-paced world, do most of the people find 24 hours a day enough to accomplish the tasks that they wanted to? More often than not, they may find that they do not have enough time. This lack of time, load and pressure of work creates anxiety and produces panic situations. The result is mind full of tensions and worries.

As a psychologist and counselor practicing in the Cary-Algonquin-Crystal Lake area of Illinois, I find that there are 21 essentials you can expect when you are treated for anxiety in northern Illinois. And this is the list!

The foundation of modern psychology and psychotherapy is the mechanical concept of life. However, this concept is full of contradictions, and it does not work, when applied to mental and emotional problems. Is there something missing?

Advice from an experienced mental health professional on what you can do to get over anxiety and depression and keep it from coming back.

This world is a rough place. A person not blinded by ignorance will not only admit that but will also be rather depressed about it. Is it intelligent to be depressive? Is there any other solution to depression than ignorance? Find out more!

Unfortunately, due to this misconception many choose to suffer alone with a condition that may or may not go away on its own.

Many overweight people are unhappy about their size, some may even be clinically depressed. Many people who are overweight or have other eating problems can use food to cope with emotional stress.

There is never one singular cause to depression but a poor diet has been shown to play a role in the development of depression and a good diet has been shown to lift depression.

Many overweight people are unhappy about their size, some may even be clinically depressed. Many people who are overweight or have other eating problems can use food to cope with emotional stress. It can become an addictive pattern just like an alcoholic drinks alcohol to relieve stress.

Depression has been linked to dietary habits. Vitamin deficiencies and hormonal imbalances can lead to depression.

What we eat affects our emotions, mood and overall health.

When someone is depressed it is difficult to locate one cause for the problem because it may be multi fold.