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	A. Maria Hester, M.D. BellaOnline's Geriatrics Editor

Helping a loved one who´s depressed

Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Signs and symptoms of clinical depression are revealed.

Understanding Clinical Depression
This is the first in a five part series of articles that explains depression, describes the symptoms and discusses treatment and what friends or family can do to help.

Winter Walk Part 1: What is Clinical Depression

Winter Walk Part 2: Signs and Symptoms of Depression

Winter Walk Part 4 - Treatment Options for Depression
Many depressed people visit their doctor and leave with nothing more than a prescription for medication. Not good enough. Overcoming depression means changes in your life and not just in your brain chemistry.

Winter Walk Pt 5: Helping a loved one to deal with depression
When the life of someone you love is being crushed by depression, there are still ways you can help them know they matter, and give them hope. Be sure to check out the rest of this five-part series in the Depression and Loss archives...