What Are Some Positive To Treatments To Depression?
- Major Depression
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
Prevention
There is no way to prevent major depression, but detecting it early can diminish symptoms and help to prevent the illness from returning.
Treatment
A combination of psychotherapy and medication is most helpful. The most commonly prescribed antidepressants are in the group known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil) and citalopram (Celexa). They are fairly easy to take and relatively safe compared...
Read moreMore information on "What Are Some Positive To Treatments To Depression?"
From Our Experts
Depression Treatment: Talking Back to Depression
In an earlier post, I described one of my first steps in recovery: writing out an inventory of each symptom of depression I experienced.... Read more »
Positive Steps to Take When You are Stressed and Depressed
At the time my depression returned during graduate school, I was also extremely stressed while maintaining a schedule of 2 part-time... Read more »
Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistive Depression
Recently hailed by some sections of the media as the, ‘brain pacemaker for depression', deep brain stimulation continues to show... Read more »
Medication, Therapy, and ETC treatments for Depression
Depression is generally thought to result from biological, psychological and social factors. Therefore, the treatment for depression will... Read more »
Treatment Options for Mild Depression
Depression is categorized in one of four ways, namely mild, moderate, severe depression and dysthymia. For a diagnosis of mild depression... Read more »
From Our Sources
New Attitudes for Better Health
America is a place where people have always dreamed big. Millions of immigrants moved their families here in hopes of a better life, inventors... Read more »
Positive emotions help build resistance to stress, depression
People who experience positive emotions may be building their resistance to hard times, researchers say. The study in North Carolina suggests that... Read more »
Neurologist Seeks FDA Approval for Electrode Depression Treat...
The neurologist who has pioneered using implantable electrodes to ease treatment-resistant depression is seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug... Read more »
Major depression
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Prevention Do not drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. These... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Top 10 Depression Myths Debunked
It’s all in your head. Only women get depressed. If you have depression, you’re stuck with it for life. Do any of these statements sound... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
