Other Depression Articles by Dr. Joe

Is Depression a Mental Illness?

Is Depression Inherited?

Where Does Depression Come From?

Self-Quiz for Depression

Depression: A Self-Generated Problem

Depression Is Depression a Mental Illness? Rather than illnesses or diseases, Iím going to suggest the rather heretical notion that anxiety and depression be seen as habits. Read Entire Article . . . Is Depression Inherited? If youíre depressed, itís important to realize that depression isnít a life sentenceóitís just a tendency. Or, as Self-Coaching teaches, depression isnít an ìitî or an illness--itís a habit of thinking. Just a habit! Read Entire Article . . . Where Does Depression Come From? The exact cause of depression is unknown. What is known is that there are some common factors that may actuate depression and depressive symptoms. The following five factors may be related to your depression... Read Entire Article . . . Self-Quiz for Depression Since depression can be a serious, life threatening condition, take a look at the following self-quiz to assess whether or not you might be struggling with a clinical depression. Read Entire Article . . . Depression: A Self-Generated Problem Mention that you feel depressed and anyone will know what youíre talking about. Feeling down-in-the-dumps, miserable, negative, overwhelmed or worthless, are all symptoms of what we commonly refer to as being depressed. Certainly, these are symptoms weíve all shared from time to time. Thatís because getting depressed is a normal, inescapable part of being human. Getting depressed is not the same as a clinical depression. Read Entire Article . . .