Teenage depression could be just another threat for the juvenile generation. It is a disease not quite uncommon these days and teenagers are more vulnerable in case of suffering from this mental disease.

Well, the most critical stage of anybody's life considered by most is the teenage period. The boys and girls undergo a lot of physical changes during this time.

Depression in teenagers could be provoked by a number of factors, which vary from teenager to teenager.

Mood swings are an every day occurance for many of us but when these mood swings become more extreme then it is possible that it could be down to more than just your mood. One possible answer to severe and intense mood swings could be bipolar disorder, a form of manic depression, where the sufferer can display behaviours ranging from deep depression to extreme elation or 'highs' on a frequent basis.

Normal moods are the body's reaction to outside or inside stimuli, allowing everyone to handle, cope, or otherwise experience healthy emotions. Bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, is one of the many mood disorders-abnormal psychological conditions characterized by extreme, repetitive swings in mood over prolonged periods in life.

The number of prescriptions for antidepressants have hit a record high in England. The news comes despite national guidance advocating alternative treatments.

Summer is winding down, the leaves starting to fall. The nights cooling and getting longer. Along with the migratory birds, your usually happy-go-lucky personality begins to head south. You may be on the road to S.A.D.