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It's natural to feel strong emotions just after you've had a baby. You may feel elated, or you may feel sad. But for some women, feelings of sadness are much more intense. These intense feelings are called postpartum depression. Postpartum depression can be treated with medication and counseling.
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This questionnaire can help you find out how likely you are to have depression.
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Find out how much you know about the aging process.
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Test your knowledge of depression by taking this quiz
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Older adults often suffer from depression needlessly because they fail to recognize its signs or are reluctant to talk with their doctor about it. In addition, friends and family may think that the symptoms of depression they see in an older person are just a passing mood. Depression, however, is a medical illness. Learn more about depression in the elderly by taking this quiz.
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If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This condition is characterized by recurrent episodes of depression alternating with periods of normal or high mood the rest of the year.
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