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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression I've been told that watching too much TV could be harmful, but I never really believed it. Then I read about a study which linked TV watching in teens with the later development of depression as young adults. The study wasn't able to explain why the teens were more prone to depression, but the authors suggested that maybe the time spent watching TV was time not spent doing activities that protect against depression, such socializing or playing sports. Could it be that teens who are watching a lot of TV are not developing any sort of skills for coping with life's stresses? Join the Discussion Too Much TV? Are you concerned that your teen is watching too much TV? According to a 2009 study, your concerns about too much TV could be valid. The study found that watching more TV, especially for males, was linked to a greater risk for depression in young adulthood... Read more Love Addiction Similar to Cocaine Addiction Depending on your generation, you are probably familiar with songs like Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" and, more recently, Kesha's "Your Love Is My Drug," but, did you know that there is a real basis for the pain and depression that you feel when going through a break up and it could have some similarity to drug addiction?... Read more Genetic Test for Depression Possible? Is it possible to do a genetic test for depression? Some Dutch researchers think this may eventually become a reality... Read more Beyond Sadness When does it go beyond sadness and become clinical depression?... Read more Depression Ads TV Channel News Angst Depression Local TV Teenage Depression Philips TV Featured Articles Support Resources Coping Skills True Stories of Depression Suicide and Self-Injury Your Rights Depression Facts   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! 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