Early Symptoms Of Major Depression
- Major Depression
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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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...
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Major depression with psychotic features
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Psychotic depression; Delusional depressionSymptomsPeople with psychotic depression have symptoms of depression and psychosis.Psychosis is a loss of... Read more »
Depression Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression is a treatable illness, with many therapeutic options available including psychotherapy, antidepressants, or both. In general, the... Read more »
Major depression with psychotic features
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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