Life events and stress also play a big role. Losing a loved one, going through a divorce, facing financial trouble, or ...

Emotional abuse is so damaging because it outlives its own life span. Not only does it damage a person’s self-esteem at the time it is done, it also sets up a life pattern that daily assaults the ...

Dr. David Brendel answers the question: 'Substance Abuse And Depression?' — -- Question: What is the relationship between depression and substance abuse? Answer: There is a very close ...

As common as depression is—about one person in 10 experiences depression in any given year—it still eludes complete understanding. The trigger for depression can be almost any negative experience or ...