Does shock treatment evoke memories of horror films? Article explains advances in ECT and helps you decide if it's right for your severe depression.

In some cases of severe depression, talk therapy may be as beneficial as medications in preventing a relapse.

Distinguishing between normal grief and severe depression. Article highlights the differences.

Comprehensive but easy to read overview of depression including types of severe depression.

How severe is your depression? Answer these 18 questions to find out.

Severe depression can occur in kids too. Find out more about the symptoms, treatments and your role as a parent.

Study finds that children with disturbed sleep may suffer more severe depression.

Looking for ways to help a friend with severe depression? Hear from someone who has battled depression, on what really helps.

How do doctors determine depression severity? Article lists various tests used to assess depression.

Brain chemistry, family history, medical conditions all may be causes for severe depression. Article provides a neat summation of the various causes.

And women are from Venus. Study of genes responsible for susceptibility to severe depression finds that different genes may be involved in men and women.

Some medical conditions such as cancer, surgery, heart disease can also be causes of severe depression.

No more excuses for not hitting the gym! Exercise may also be used to treat or help with severe depression, according to this article.