Depression In the News

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Registered: 08-07-2007
Depression In the News
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Fri, 02-05-2010 - 4:19pm

I saw a couple of articles pertaining to depression in the news recently and wondered if your own experiences relate to either of these articles.  Please share your thoughts on the following articles with us.


Depression in Pregnancy May Lead to AntiSocial Teens


Untreated, Mild May Become Major Depression

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-06-2009
Fri, 02-05-2010 - 5:31pm

I read the second article; it was interesting but not really surprising.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-07-2007
Mon, 02-08-2010 - 9:33am

I suspect that the increased use of drugs or alcohol reflects a need for untreated depressed people to self-medicate.