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The Social Side of Depression

Depression is about much more than "bad chemistry"--and it's contagious. How you can help stop the spread.
by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist recognized for his work in hypnosis, brief psychotherapy, and the treatment of depression. See full bio
October 26, 2009

Prevention Works, If Only We’d Let it

When tragedies occur in life that could have been prevented with a just a little bit of forethought, the realization of a missed opportunity simply adds to the tragic nature of the event. Read More

September 28, 2009

My New Book Has Arrived!

 Depression spreads like a social contagion. Read More

August 27, 2009

Major Depression in Preschool Children?

 Realizing the obvious a little late Read More

July 20, 2009

Swamps, Alligators and An Ounce of Prevention

 Prevention Requires a Different Mindset Read More

June 21, 2009

If Depression Isn’t in Your Genes, Then Where the Heck Is It?

 Getting Past Genes as the Culprit Read More

June 2, 2009

Let’s Expand Our View of Depression: You’re More Than Your Biochemistry

 A bigger - and better -view of depression Read More

May 18, 2009

Depression is About More Than "Bad Chemistry"

Welcome to my new blog! This is just the first of many entries to come on the subject of depression and its effective treatment. I intend to regularly draw your attention to the fact that despite the popularity of the notion that depression is only about brain chemistry gone awry, in reality there are many factors contributing to depression's onset and course. Read More

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Depression Basics

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Some 15 million Americans struggle with depression—an illness that comes in many forms—from major depression and seasonal affective disorder, to dysthymia and bipolar disorder.

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  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
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