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Depression is one of the most common psychological problems, affecting nearly everyone through either personal experience or family involvement. During any one year period, 17.6 million American adults suffer from a depressive illness. The cost in human suffering cannot be estimated. Depressive illnesses often interfere with normal functioning and cause pain and suffering not only to those who have a disorder, but also to those who care about them. Serious depression can destroy family life as well as the life of the ill person. Since depression is a significant psychological problem, Psychology Information Online has devoted an entire section of the website to the study of depression and its treatment. The Overview of Depression explains the causes of depression, and describes the diagnostic criteria for depression. Different types of depression are described, including Major Depresion, Dysthymic disorder, non-specific and reactive depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Bi-polar depression. There is also information about Treatment for Depression, a description of Medications for Depression and Medications for Bipolar Disorder, a list of Frequently Asked Questions about Depression, a special discussion of Cognitive Treatment for Depression, and information about depression in Women, Teenagers and the Elderly. You can begin with the Depression Homepage, or go directly to information on the following topics:
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