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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression Last week I blogged about how the definition for what was considered a "disorder" would soon become even wider, prompting some mental health experts to protest that perhaps soon no one would be considered "normal." So, I would like to ask you, what is "normal" anyway? And is it dangerous to keep expanding the list of disorders to include things that were once deemed a normal part of life? Join the Discussion What Is Normal? I just read about a briefing conducted by some mental health experts on July 27, 2010 which I found quite disturbing. Apparently when the new 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the so-called Bible of mental health disorders... Read more Acne, Depression and Children Chances are that you have at least one computer with Internet access in your home, which your child uses for fun and learning. While you may be vigilant about monitoring your child's use and restricting access to inappropriate content, you may not be aware that Internet bullying -- cyberbullying -- can occur through simple emails, instant messages or postings created by others... Read more Pathological Internet Use Linked to Teen Depression Teens who use the Internet excessively appear to be more likely to develop depression, according to a study set to appear in the October 2010 issue of... Read more 1 in 12 Teen Drug-Related ER Visits Are Suicides According to studies conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), more than one in twelve (8.8%) of drug-related hospital emergency room visits by adolescents was a suicide attempt... Read more Depression Ads Thyroid Problems Thyroid Symptoms Thyroid Diet Low Thyroid Hypothyroid Diet Featured Articles   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