You've probably seen the television commercials or magazine ads for Cymbalta, and you might be wondering what makes it different from other antidepressants. Since I know that the writing in the medication insert is dense enough to make your eyes cross and your head nod, I've distilled some of the basic information about it... Read more
A new study published in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry suggests that a simple blood test can predict whether a woman is likely to develop postpartum depression (PPD).
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, analyzed blood samples from 100 pregnant women during weeks 15, 19, 25, 31, and 37 of their... Read more
If you're involved with someone who's depressed, you've probably seen quite a few lists (including some that I've written) that tell you how to be supportive of your partner. And yes, these are a great idea, as the person who is depressed is in hell, plain and simple. However, you have to think about yourself too. Having a partner who's depressed... Read more
As I said in a previous SharePost , there are other ways to treat mild to moderate Seasonal Affective Disorder besides light therapy. They include exercise, cognitive therapy and increased exposure to natural light. However, if those measures don't alleviate your SAD, you probably want to look into light therapy. Since it should be conducted under... Read more
As I've said before, I've been on both sides of the depression fence. I've suffered from clinical depression for almost forty years, although thankfully it's been treated successfully for the last twenty. And although I haven't had any family members with depression, I have had friends who were depressed and have been in relationships with... Read more
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