About Depression: Parenthood Protects Against Suicide?

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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression A new study suggests that having children may help prevent women from committing suicide. In fact, the more children a woman has, the less likely she is to take her own life, probably because she feels a sense of responsibility for her children. Other studies seem to indicate that the same effect applies to fathers. What has been your experience as a depressed parent? Did you as a mother or father feel an obligation to live for your children's sake? Would things be different if you were childless? Join the Discussion Motherhood May Protect Against Suicide A large study out of Taiwan suggests that being a mother helps prevent women from committing suicide... Read more Antidepressants Can Help With Physical Illnesses According to a systematic review conducted by British scientists, antidepressants can help with depression associated with certain physical illnesses and should be prescribed more often by physicians for these conditions... Read more Three Women File Suit Against Maker of Stop-Smoking Drug According to a report in the Vancouver Sun, three Canadian women have filed a class action law suit against Pfizer, Inc., the maker of the stop-smoking drug Champix (brand name Chantix in the U.S.), claiming that it causes depression and suicidality... Read more When Someone You Love Is Depressed Depression affects not only the person who has it, but also the friends and family who love them. If you love someone with depression, here are some tips for coping with the effects of your loved one's illness... Read more Depression Ads Depression Burnout Anxiety Depression Depression Symptoms Teen Depression Quiz Dealing Depression Featured Articles Treatments for Depression Getting Help Support Resources Coping Skills True Stories of Depression Suicide and Self-Injury   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Nancy Schimelpfening Depression Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Depression newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is Depression? Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis of Depression Treatment of Depression Living with Depression Advertisement