Listen to Dr. Jones explain what it means that clinical depression is a “deficiency state.” [Audio clip temporarily unavailable]

Do you feel sad or down? Do you have crying spells and/or lost interest or motivation? Do you have low mental energy or lack normal...

? Depressed mood • Loss of interest/pleasure • Change in appetite or weight • Insomnia or hypersomnia • Fatigue • Slowed thinking/concentration • Feelings of...

Medical treatment can be very successful. Some studies report that 70% of those adequately treated with antidepressants recover completely. One of the keys to successful...

The goal of treating depression is full remission of symptoms. This means back to normal functioning, not just improvement. The next goal is prevention of...

? Anxiety disorders • Substance abuse • Medical disorders • Insomnia • Personality disorders

Stress overload occurs when there is more stress than stress management in a person’s life. Anxiety and depression are a response to stress overload and...

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