CONTENTS: Preface, Understanding and overcoming depression-Dr SHALU MALHOTRA: What is Depression?, What are the symptoms of depression?, Symptoms, What illnesses often co-exist with depression?, What causes depression?, Research indicates that depressive illness are disorders of the brain, How do men experience depression?, How do older adults experience depression?, Depression is not a normal part of aging, How do children and adolescents experience depression?, How is depression detected and treated?, Medication, What are the side effects of anti depressants?, Side effects, FDA Warning on antidepressants, What about St. John's wort?, Psychotherapy, Electroconvulsive Therapy, What efforts are underway to improve treatment?, How can I help a friend or relative who is depressed?, Help a friend or relative, How can I help myself if I am depressed?, Help Your Self, Where can I go for help?, Mental Health Resources, Homoeopathic Treatment of Depression-Dr DIMPLE MALHOTRA: Homeopathic Treatment, Homeopathic Medicines for Depression, Loss of memory, Repertorial view of Depression, Dr NIDHI ARORA: Repertorial view of Depression, Concentration, Citations.