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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression I have a blog post from about six years ago called "Does Chocolate Cause Depression?" that has received 96 comments over the years so it does seem that, for at least some, there is some kind of relationship between chocolate and depression; and, I just found a new study published this month that basically says the same thing. No one is sure whether chocolate causes depression or depressed people eat it to feel better, but there is clearly a link. What have been your experiences with chocolate? Do you notice that you feel worse after eating it? Or do you think you feel a bit better? Join the Discussion Link Found Between Chocolate and Mood Researchers at the University of California at San Diego have found a link between eating chocolate and depression, with levels of chocolate consumption being related to how depressed a person is... Read more National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Childhood depression is a topic very close to my heart, and, given that National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is coming up on May 6th this year, I thought I would speak a bit about my experiences... Read more Antidepressants May Make Heart Healthier In study findings presented on April 26, 2010 at the American Physiological Society conference in Anaheim, CA, researchers reported that antidepressants may improve heart health in the early phase of treatment... Read more It Might Not Be the Flu! Have you been feeling tired, achy and nauseous and thought you might be coming down the flu? If you recently stopped taking an antidepressant--or just missed a dose--you could be experiencing discontinuation syndrome... Read more Depression Ads Teenage Depression Signs of Depression Mental Depression Teen Depression Quiz Fighting 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 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