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• Depression increases dropout risk

  Depressed individuals are much more likely to drop out of college, according to a new study from Michigan State University researchers. more...

• Peer support helps depressed patients improve

  Mental health and drug rehab facilities that provide their depression patients with opportunities to engage with others who are struggling with similar problems may be an effective option for severely depressed individuals. more...

• Study affirms genetic link in depression

  An individual's ability to rebound from trauma and avoid depression may have a lot to do with their genes, according to new study published in the Archives of General Psychology that challenges previous skepticism of a genetic link to depression. more...

• Shorter periods of treatment may help patients with depression

  While it is normal to feel down every once in a while, depression is another matter entirely. The problem affects millions of people every year and can be difficult to overcome without help from treatment facilities. more...

• Job loss causes depression, but few long-term effects

  Following the loss of a job, many individuals become depressed. Especially given the fact that the economy is so weak, this depression can force some job seekers to use drugs as a coping mechanism, eventually requiring drug rehab treatment. more...

• Researchers discover connection between immune response and depression

  An individual who is feeling blue during a time of sickness may not just be down because of their physical condition. A team of researchers from Vanderbilt University has found that some of the immune system cells that respond to infection may also contribute to depression. more...

• Socially isolated children may turn into depressed adults

  Children who lack friends may be at significantly greater risk of developing depression later in life, according to a new study published in the journal Development and Psychopathology. more...

• Depression during pregnancy may jeopardize childhood development

  Pregnant women with depression who do not seek treatment from rehab facilities may risk serious development problems for their children, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. more...