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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Help For Depression

Stigma keeps teens from seeking help for depression

June 08, 2009
New research has found that concern about their family's reaction to their depression is a major reason why many teens don't seek treatment for the condition. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Five Excuses that Might Prevent You from Getting Help for Depression
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

So you know you have depression, or you're pretty sure you do, but you're putting off doing... Read more »

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Medications to help with depression?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:   The depression that seems to go along with the migraines is sometimes just as... Read more »

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Starting My Day Right Helps with Depression
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...some days are better than others when living with depression. Even with effective treatment, I... Read more »

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Teen Depression on Health Central
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

  Depression is one of the most common co-existing conditions that accompany ADHD. Many of us know... Read more »

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Stress and Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...likely than the general population to experience depression because the painful limitations of... Read more »

Health Guide

Hitting the Books: Your Must-Have Depression Reading List
...in my journey with depression. General Depression Books You Mean I Don't Have to Feel This Way? New Help for Depression, Anxiety and Addiction, by Colette Dowling This book is a good primer on... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: Top 10 Depression Myths Debunked
...thinking and grim determination. Given how much stigma is still attached to mental illness, seeking help for depression is an act of courage and strength — not weakness — on your part. 6.... Read more »
ADHD and Depression
One out of every four adults with ADD/ADHD also suffers from symptoms of depression.  When there are co-existing conditions, it can be harder to diagnose and treat ADHD.  The symptoms may overlap... Read more »
Major depression
Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder Symptoms Trouble sleeping or excessive sleeping A dramatic change in appetite,... Read more »
Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics
Teen years are difficult -- for both the teens and their families. Add depression to the situation, and it can be especially difficult to know where to turn, and what to do. Just as there are... Read more »

Medications

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...for quitting smoking. It may also be used to treat depression (antidepressant). While... Read more »

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...for quitting smoking. It may also be used to treat depression (antidepressant). While... Read more »

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...arms/legs tiredness mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, mood swings, agitation) ... Read more »

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...swelling of the ankles/feet mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, mood swings, agitation) ... Read more »

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...difficult breathing mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, mood swings, agitation) muscle... Read more »

Related News

Weight loss may help depression
July 28, 2009

In a recent six-month study, depressed patients who entered a weight loss program not only lost eight percent of their body weight, but they also... Read summary »

Paxil, other SSRI antidepressants help depression from heart disease
October 02, 2008

Treatment with antidepressants may help relieve the depression experienced by many patients with severe heart disease, a new study suggests.... Read summary »

Study will see if Paxil, Effexor help depression in Parkinson's
October 02, 2008

Doctors at the University of Rochester Medical Center are leading a study to see if the antidepressants Paxil (paroxetine) and Effexor (venlafaxine)... Read summary »

When Does Cancer Equal Depression?
February 20, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- No one would expect someone with advanced cancer to have the sunniest of dispositions. But when does normal sadness related to... Read summary »

Pramipexole may help depression, motivation in Parkinson's patients
October 02, 2008

Results from an analysis of clinical trial data for nearly 1,300 patients with Parkinson's disease has found that pramipexole (Mirapexin/Sifrol) may... Read summary »