Learn how the brain works, and how to recognize the symptoms of depression.
The Obesity-Depression Debate
(BlackDoctor.org) -- “I’m fat because I’m depressed. I’m depressed because I’m fat.” This is a real-life riddle, only there’s nothing funny about it. Further, the medical community has debated the connection of between obesity and depression, arriving at various conclusions. Where we’re at today is that current research and studies have shown that the two tend to feed off each other in a painful, self-destructive cycle.
Taking The Right Steps To Treat Situational Depression
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Situational depression is usually considered an adjustment disorder—because the person affected is having problems adjusting to a situation—rather than true depression. But situational depression should not be ignored, and must be considered seriously like any other illness.
Situational depression means that the symptoms are brought on by some set of circumstances or event. It could lead to major depression or simply be a period of grief. However, that situational
(BlackDoctor.org) -- With daylight-saving time behind us, and the dark days of winter just ahead, our bodies must shift to accommodate this seasonal change. For many of us, this shift doesn't work so well and we need a little extra help.
Have you ever noticed that at this time of year you're more lethargic, have a harder time waking up, have low energy, or feel a little down? You might have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Other symptoms of SAD are: social withdrawal; appetite changes; a
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Dysthymia is the medical term for a chronic type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly low. According to the American Psychiatric Association, many African Americans experience low-grade depression, referred to as dysthymia. After more than 250 years of enslavement, prejudice and discrimination, it seems that dysthymia has become hard-wired in our generations. It typically is reflected in low-grade sadness, anger, hostility, aggression, self-hatred, hopelessness and
Depression
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Recognize the symptoms of depression, understand suicide, find information on bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and more.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- “I’m fat because I’m depressed. I’m depressed because I’m fat.” This is a real-life riddle, only there’s nothing funny about it. Further, the medical community has debated the connection of between obesity and depression, arriving at various conclusions. Where we’re at today is that current research and studies have shown that the two tend to feed off each other in a painful, self-destructive cycle. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Situational depression is usually considered an adjustment disorder—because the person affected is having problems adjusting to a situation—rather than true depression. But situational depression should not be ignored, and must be considered seriously like any other illness. 
(BlackDoctor.org) -- With daylight-saving time behind us, and the dark days of winter just ahead, our bodies must shift to accommodate this seasonal change. For many of us, this shift doesn't work so well and we need a little extra help.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Dysthymia is the medical term for a chronic type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly low. According to the American Psychiatric Association, many African Americans experience low-grade depression, referred to as dysthymia. After more than 250 years of enslavement, prejudice and discrimination, it seems that dysthymia has become hard-wired in our generations. It typically is reflected in low-grade sadness, anger, hostility, aggression, self-hatred, hopelessness and
