It has long been known that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder. What has not been understood, however, is exactly why. But medical research is beginning to uncover the explanations for this gender-based paradox, giving us as clearer picture of … Read More
Winter can be a depressing time, especially if you live in a cold northern climate. It’s easy to feel sad when the long, dark days and frigid temperatures keep you cooped up inside. Just about everyone has had the "winter blues" at one time or another. Yet in some people, … Read More
Seasonal depression usually begins as soon as the weather cools and the days shorten, around September or October, and lasts until it warms up again, often in April. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is most often seen in women, although men also battle it. It has no age limits. Many of … Read More
For some families, a tendency to have a negative view of life is simply the norm, and children pick it up from observing their parents. Difficult life challenges, such as poverty, abuse, or poor health, can run in families and predispose members to depression. But it’s also clear—as we look … Read More
Science shows there’s a genetic component to depression that makes people more susceptible to the disorder. So is depression hereditary? Just because you carry the genes doesn’t mean you’ll develop the disease. Your genetic makeup helps determine how likely you are to develop depression if other factors related to the … Read More
