Archive for the ‘Depression’ Category

As the yuletide season brings with it a much colder weather, many people including you and your children, may find it a challenge to remain fit and stay in a positive frame of mind. The U.S. National Library of Medicine reports that some people may even suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as [...]

Depression is a serious medical problem that needs to be treated right away. It does not only affect an individual’s mental health, it can also have profound negative effects on his overall health and wellness. Therefore, anyone, especially a kid, who is suspected of having depression, should be diagnosed to get proper, adequate treatment as [...]

A combination of factors – physical health, family’s medical history, genetics, environment, and the like – may contribute as to why a kid falls into depression. But are you aware that the levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the brain have an effect on this mental disorder? Omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients that support a person’s [...]

All of us feel sad at times, but this feeling usually subsides after a few days. But when you notice that your child’s “blues” are not going away, look out: he or she may be under a state of depression. Depression may affect your kid’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. A depressed child may encounter [...]

Roughly 2.5% of American children suffer from depression, according to MedicineNet.com. Contrary to common notion that it only affects teens and adults, this condition can also be observed in children. No matter how old your child may be, he or she can suffer from depression, a medical disorder that involves having feelings of low mood [...]