Can psychological factors prolong a depression?
Psychological factors such as thoughts, feelings and behaviour can prolong a depression. When you feel down, your memory is focused on the negative aspects of your life.
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What does 'depression' mean?
Depression is a word that everyone knows and uses in a variety of contexts.
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What illnesses are related to depression?
You may have symptoms of anxiety if you suffer from depression. By the same token, you may be depressed if you suffer from an anxiety disorder.
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Test Yourself
Studies have shown that, when a depression begins, one of the first things that happends is that the Quality of life decreases. One can use the WHO5 Well Being Index to measure the Quality of Life.  
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Can I get help?
Many families and relatives are affected by the illness to a greater or lesser extent.
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Stigma, Taboo and Mythology
Previously, we have mentioned the 'stigma' of depression. One of the biggest problems with depression is the failure to recognise it.
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You and your partner
When you're depressed, all kinds of things happen in your brain. Depression affects your central nervous system and your psyche.
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