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Depression/Mood Problems

Depression and anxiety disorders are not the same though, although at first glance they seem very similar. Depression generates emotions such as hopelessness, despair and anger. Energy levels are usually very low, and depressed people often feel overwhelmed by the day-to-day tasks and personal relationships so essential to life.

VIDEO: Treating Major Depression, 3 min.

Less sun, more depression for people with Seasonal Affective Disorder

• Between 4 and 6 percent of the U.S. population suffers from SAD; Seasonal Affective Disorder
  
• Light therapy, psychotherapy, and medications are treatment options
  
• Recent research indicates genetic component to the condition

CABIN FEVER/ S.A.D. Information from Mayo Clinic.com

Like many people, you may develop cabin fever during the winter months. Or you may find yourself eating more or sleeping more when the temperature drops and darkness falls earlier. While those are common and normal reactions to the changing seasons, people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience a much more serious reaction when summer shifts to fall and on to winter.

With seasonal affective disorder, fall's short days and long nights may trigger feelings of depression, lethargy, fatigue and other problems. Don't brush this off as simply a case of the "winter blues" that you have to tough out on your own.

Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression, and it can severely impair your daily life. That said, treatment — which may include light box therapy — can help you successfully manage seasonal affective disorder. You don't have to dread the dawning of each fall or winter.

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Video: Is Your Child Depressed? 8 min.

Depression is usually thought of as a "grown-up" problem, but studies have shown that up to 2.5 percent of young children and 8.3 percent of adolescents in the U.S. suffer from this emotional condition. Left untreated, it can lead to difficulty in school, social problems, and even violence or suicide. How do you know if your child is suffering from depression? What should you do if you're concerned? Tune in to learn what every parent should know about childhood depression.

Video: Teen Suicide: Too Young to Die, 6 min.

Suicide among our nation's youth has increased dramatically over the years, and is now the second leading cause of death in teenagers today. It's a disturbing statistic, but one which every parent should face. What drives children to take their lives? Are there warning signs you can watch out for, and what should you do if you think your child is considering suicide? Join us as we discuss this national crisis.

"Secondhand Blues"

Depression is contagious, spread primarily by social interaction in the family.

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