Quiz Best Choices For Being Supportive
November 19 2010 1:00 AM ET

Quiz: Best Choices for Being Supportive

Advocate.com Editors

Many people find themselves at a loss when confronted with depression in close friends and relatives. Do you know the best options for being supportive?

Helping a Friend or Family Member Who Is Depressed
November 17 2010 5:00 AM ET

Helping a Friend or Family Member Who Is Depressed

Benjamin Ryan

The most effective, proven method of treating depression is through talk therapy, antidepressant medications, or a combination of both. Otherwise, here are a few things you can do to lend a helping hand.

Depression and a Loved One
November 10 2010 1:00 PM ET

Depression and a Loved One

Frank Spinelli, M D

Day-to-day interactions with someone who is chronically depressed can affect your relationship. It can create animosity and distance. Often you may even become depressed yourself.

Depression and HIV Double Trouble
November 10 2010 12:55 PM ET

Depression and HIV: Double Trouble

Frank Spinelli, M D

Depression is both a very real reaction to being diagnosed with HIV and a possible side effect to medication.

Gays Substance Abuse and Depression
November 03 2010 1:30 PM ET

Gays, Substance Abuse, and Depression

Benjamin Ryan

A culture of homophobia causes lifelong struggles with depression and substance abuse in the gay community.

Depression So Misunderstood
November 03 2010 3:55 AM ET

Depression: So Misunderstood

Advocate Contributors

Surprising findings on depression that you should know about.

The Pressure to Look Good Part 2
October 27 2010 12:20 PM ET

The Pressure to Look Good: Part 2

Frank Spinelli, M D

Designer John Bartlett joins Dr. Frank Spinelli in the second video about the way men perceive their looks.

Depression and HIV
October 27 2010 12:35 AM ET

Depression and HIV

Frank Spinelli, M D

Most people think depression is an inevitable reaction to being diagnosed with HIV. But what happens after the initial shock wears off?

Body Image Never Big Enough
October 20 2010 6:40 AM ET

Body Image: Never Big Enough

Benjamin Ryan

Body image is closely tied to self-esteem, and gay men who are preoccupied with perceived flaws in their physique are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and eating disorders.

Anxiety and Depression Together
October 20 2010 5:00 AM ET

Anxiety and Depression Together?

R. Morgan Griffin

When these two conditions come together focused treatment is called for.

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