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Bullying damages a child's self-esteem and increases depression risk, but adults can help by taking it seriously and supporting their emotional wellbeing.

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Your personality traits, especially how much you worry, may influence how well antidepressants and other depression treatments work for you.

Bipolar and Manic Depression

Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings between depression and mania that interfere with daily functioning and normal life.

Avoiding Negative and Thinking Positive Thoughts

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Depression and Negative Thoughts

How negative thoughts and depression feed each other, and why changing your thinking patterns can help break the cycle.

Smoking and Depression

Research shows smokers have more than double the risk of developing depression, and smoking may trigger brain changes linked to mood.

Discrimination and Depression

Experiencing racism as a child increases the risk of depression through ongoing stress and rejection that can extend into adulthood.

How Medics Miss the Signs of Depression

Doctors often miss depression in naturally upbeat people because friends and family don't recognise the signs.

Depression and Cyber Bullying

Cyber bullying victims are significantly more likely to develop depression than those who bully them online.

Gene Therapy for Major Depression

Scientists found a gene that reversed depression in animals, offering hope for people who don't respond to current treatments.

Depression After Miscarriage

Sadness after miscarriage is normal grief, but persistent symptoms could signal depression requiring medical care and support.

Reducing Stress During Holidays

Holiday stress can trigger or worsen depression and anxiety, here's how to plan ahead and protect your mental health.

Music Therapy for Depression

Music therapy shows promise for easing depression symptoms, though more research is needed to understand how well it works.

Depression and Dementia

People with depression have double the risk of developing dementia, but new research looks at whether depression causes it or signals early disease.

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