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Depression is a medical disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, pessimism, and a general loss of interest in life, combined with a sense of reduced emotional well-being.
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Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings
Study say figures are most likely too conservative
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Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression
Found in patients over 60, condition associated with loss of blood supply to the brain
Bipolar Disorder Might Be Overdiagnosed
Availability of meds and pharmaceutical marketing might be swaying clinicians
Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
Circuits involved with depression, bipolar disorders could receive more targeted treatment
Unraveling the Link Between Genes and Environment
Findings could one day lead to better treatments for depression, experts say

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Childhood Depression: Next Steps for Research
Dr. Kovacs explains how advances in brain imaging techniques are allowing researchers to work toward prevention - and not just treatment - of childhood depression.
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May 11, 2008
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