Depression

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How to Tell the Difference Between Sadness, Grief, and Depression
Naming what you're feeling is the first step.
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Here's What You Need to Know About Birth Control and DepressionExperts help us break down the research.
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The Truth About Whether Accutane Can Actually Cause DepressionThe drug is controversial, but experts say it works.
Here's How Depression Can Affect Your Sex LifeAnd how to reclaim your libido.
8 Subtle Signs You Might Be DepressedThere's a lot more to depression than feeling sad.
How Antidepressants Could Affect Your SleepCrazy nightmares, for one...
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How Depression Changed My Relationship With Food
Losing my appetite was like losing my sense of self.
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Postpartum Depression

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'13 Reasons Why' Isn't the Force for Mental Health Awareness People Say It Is
Experts say the portrayal of suicide may be dangerous.
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