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Many people think that depression means being sad and blue, but the symptoms can be quite different. Take our assessment quiz to find out if you might be depressed.

Quiz: Are you depressed?


Winston Churchill called his depression "the black dog." Recovery doesn't happen overnight, but therapy, antidepressant drugs, or a combination can end your suffering. For more information, see:

Psychotherapy
Choosing a therapist


A major depression is generally acute and short-lived, while mild depression may last for years. Here are some common types:

Depression
Manic depression (bipolar disorder)
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Postpartum depression


Scientists believe depression is linked to genetics and brain chemistry. You may also be more vulnerable to depression after a breakup, divorce, or other major loss, or if you've experienced sexual or physical abuse, a parent's alcoholism, or other trauma. Steps to recovery include:

Overcoming perfectionism and negative thinking
Keeping a mood journal
Getting and staying motivated
Complementary ways to heal depression
Managing anger effectively

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Or find more on:

Cool Tools
Checklist: Depression
Assessment: Could You Be Depressed?
Quiz: Can You Recognize Depression?
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Depression?
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Depression A-Z
Assessment: Could You Be Depressed?
Asthma: The Mind-Body Connection
Audio: Bipolar Disorder
Audio: Men and Depression
Audio: Preventing Teen Depression
Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness)
Bipolar disorder
Book Review: Mother Nurture
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
Brief Therapy
Checklist: Depression
Coping With Losing Your Pet
Depression
Depression After a Breakup
Depression Recovery: Keeping a Mood Journal
Depression and Cancer
Depression and Diabetes
Depression and Fish Oil
Depression and Heart Disease
Depression and High Blood Pressure
Depression and Verbal Abuse
Depression and Violence in Teens
Depression in Children and Teenagers
Depression on the Job
Exercise and Depression
Getting Motivated When You're Down
Illness: The Mind-Body Connection
Interview: Kurt Cobain's Cousin on Youth Suicide
Managing Anger Effectively
Men and Depression
Overcoming Negative Thinking
PTSD and Depression in Veterans
Poll: What Do You Do to Cope With Depression?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Quiz: Can You Recognize Depression?
Quiz: Do You Know How to Defuse a Tense Situation?
Quiz: Do You Know How to Walk Away From an Argument?
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Depression?
Resilience: Bouncing Back From Hard Times
SAM-e
Schizophrenia
Seasonal Affective Disorder FAQ
Seniors and Depression
Sexual Abuse and Depression: Breaking the Pattern
Special Report: Corporal Punishment and Trauma
Special Report: Depression Different in Men and Women
Special Report: Empty Nesters
Special Report: Holiday Blues
Special Report: Tragic Side of Classroom Punishment
St. John's Wort: Safety and Uses
Suicide
Therapists: How to Find a Good One
Writing Away Trauma
Yelling at Children (Verbal Abuse)
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Resources
Useful Sites
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
American Psychological Association: HelpCenter
Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Internet Mental Health: Major Depressive Disorder
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