How Can You Help People With Depression?
A review of previous research has found that antidepressants are effective at treating depression in people who suffer from physical illnesses. Experts say more than 10 percent of those who suffer from physical illness also have depression, and that the effects of illness on depression is one of the most neglected areas of medical research.
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