Monthly Archives: July 2016

You’re not powerless when it comes to bipolar disorder. Beyond the treatment you get from your doctor or therapist, there are many things you can do to reduce your symptoms and stay on track, including educating yourself about bipolar disorder, … Continue reading →

Who Is Affected by Depression? Major depressive disorder affects approximately 14.8 million American adults, or about 6.7 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older, in a given year. (Archives of General Psychiatry, 2005 Jun; 62(6): 617-27) While major depressive … Continue reading →

Q: What is depression? A: Depression is a treatable, medical illness marked by changes in mood, thought and behavior. That’s why it’s called a mood disorder. Everyone, at various times in life, feels sad or blue. And it’s normal to … Continue reading →

This booklet is about real people. They have decided to share their stories to help others understand how it feels to have a mood disorder; what treatment, relationship, and work issues arise; and what really works in coping. They are … Continue reading →

What are Depression and Bipolar Disorder? Depression and Bipolar Disorder are mood disorders, medical illnesses characterized by changes in mood, thought, energy and behavior.Depression is the most common mood disorder, affecting approximately 20 million Americans each year. Symptoms of depression include: … Continue reading →