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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression With all the articles that have been written about video game addiction and depression, it may surprise you to learn that a new study has actually found that video games - at least of the non-violent, casual variety like "Bejeweled" or "Bookworm" - may actually reduce your depression symptoms. Do you play video games as a way to cope with your depression? Does it help? Join the Discussion Playing Casual Video Games Reduces Depression Symptoms A new study out of East Carolina University found that playing casual, non-violent video games - in particular "Bejeweled","Peggle" and "Bookworm" - reduced depression symptoms in study participants... Read more See More About:  video games and depression  video game addiction  Peer Support May Reduce Depression Symptoms Peer support appears to be a low-cost and effective way to reduce depression symptoms, according to a new study by the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System and the University of Michigan Health System... Read more See More About:  depression support groups  chat room and forum  Shyness May Be Sign of Depression in Kids Many times, shyness is just shyness and is not cause for concern, particularly if the child's teacher reports good behavior in class. But, there are cases where shyness could be a sign of something more... Read more See More About:  childhood depression  depression symptoms  shyness Tips for Stopping Prozac? I'm planning on stopping Prozac. Do you have any tips or suggestions for how I should do this?... Read more See More About:  prozac  discontinuation syndrome  Depression Ads Stress Anxiety and Stress Causes of Stress How to Reduce Stress Managing Depression Featured Articles Depression Symptoms Who's at Risk? Causes of Depression Types of Depression Treatments for Depression Getting Help   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Depression? Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis of Depression Treatment of Depression Living with Depression Advertisement