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You can take your own blood pressure reading using a digital monitor. Follow these step-by-step directions.

Everyone feels sad or "blue" from time to time for a few days or weeks. Depression is when these feelings don't go away and they interfere with daily life. Depression is a real illness.

Depression is a real, treatable illness. Certain things can set it off. Find out what some common causes are.

Counseling, also called talk therapy, has been found to be as effective as medicine in treating mild to moderate depression. When done by a trained professional, this treatment is a powerful way to better understand your thoughts and feelings.

After getting help from others, there are things you can do to help yourself. First, be patient. Remember, you have an illness that affects you emotionally, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Recovery will take time.

Everyone feels down at times. It's a natural part of life. But an unhappy period that's intense or lasts for more than a few weeks is different. It can be a sign of depression.

If you know someone you think is depressed, there are ways you can help. Keep in mind that even though depression is a frustrating illness, with help, a depressed person can feel better.

Therapy (also called counseling) is often helpful for anxiety disorders. With therapy, a specially trained professional (therapist) helps you face and learn to manage your anxiety. Therapy can be short-term or long-term depending on your needs. In some cases, medicine may also be prescribed.

Here are warning signs of suicide and ways to get help.