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Major Depression

This section of the site provides information about the nature and treatment of depression and related mood disorders.

Depression is much more than a passing sense of sadness. On these pages you can learn about the various types of mood problems, their causes, and their treatment.

The Types of Mood Disorder

• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
• Dysthymia
• Bipolar Disorder

Background

• Numbers and trends. How common is depression? Is the incidence increasing?
• Causes of depression. Nine types of risk factor.
• Treatment of depression. Therapy and medication options.

Self Care for Depression

Ultimately, much of the hard work involved in overcoming depression is done by the individual him- or herself. Here we provide some self-care options.

• Downloadable self-care guides.

Note: Information on these pages is provided for educational purposes only. It should not be taken as a substitute for care from a qualified healthcare provider.