 Nobody's depression has a single cause. Here's where to get the facts about the many causes of, and risk factors for, this complex illness. What Is Depression? Start here to get the basic facts about depression. Yes, children can and do suffer major depression. Here's a brief overview on how to recognize depression in children. Parents need to know how to tell a moody adolescent from one who's suffering teen depression. Start with this brief overview. Depression may be a sign of -- as well as a risk for -- other mental illnesses. Here's where to learn more about the connection between mental health and depression. Causes There's no such thing as simple depression. It's a complex disease. Here's an overview of factors that combine to cause depression. Several medicines that may cause depression. Here's a list. Lingering illness can cause depression. Here's a short list of the illnesses most likely to trigger depression -- and advice on how to keep this from happening. Is there a genetic link to depression? Watch this video about the effort to find depression genes. Are You at Risk? Depression may occur during the grieving process. What's normal grieving? When is help needed? Click here. Depression affects people differently. Could your symptoms be a sign of depression? How do depression symptoms affect your work? Find out how depression and work can be a career buster and read about techniques that can help you with this health condition. Who is at risk for depression? Prevention Learn why it's not your fault if you're suffering from depression -- and get some tips for keeping the blues at bay in this very brief overview. Recognizing dysfunctional attitudes may be the key to preventing relapse of depression. Symptoms Half the people with depression don't know they have it. Here's what they should know. These are the symptoms of major depression in adults and in children. Warning Signs Recognize the warning signs of a suicide attempt. Take these signs VERY seriously. When depression goes untreated, health goes downhill. These are the warning signs. Types That lingering sense of hopelessness and despair may be major depression. Don't suffer. Learn more. Click here. Chronic depression may feel more like long-lasting unhappiness than despair. It may also be a backdrop to double depression. Learn more about both conditions here. We think of depression as one thing. It's not. In this in-depth article, leading depression experts tell WebMD about the many forms of depression. Learn more about the types of depression here. Complications  http://www.depression.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_depression http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/complete-publication.shtml http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/depression.html 
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