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How Many People Are Affected By Depression

Study: Children as young as 3 suffer from depression

August 03, 2009
Results of a new study suggest that children as young as age three can suffer from depressive disorders. Previous research has suggested that about 2 percent of U.S. preschoolers are affected by depression. For this study, investigators followed the progress of 200 preschoolers, ages three to six, for up to two years, including 75 diagnosed with major depression. Of the children initially diagnosed with depression, 64 percent were still depressed or experienced a recurrent episode of depression ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Genital Herpes and Depression
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

... Most say that they feel utterly alone. This is depression. Depression affects around 19... Read more »

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Somatic Symptoms of Depression
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

I know I've read that depression affects people in many different ways, but how exactly does it... Read more »

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The Causes of Depression in Women
By DepressionCast , Health Expert

...called premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD. Women affected by PMDD typically experience... Read more »

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Depression in Men
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...six people, one will be clinically diagnosed with depression. In real terms the figures for... Read more »

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Depression in the Golden Years
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...more like leaden, especially if they're living with depression. Not only can depression suck all... Read more »

Health Guide

The First 48 Hours: Top 10 Depression Myths Debunked
...seniors with depression seek help. 8. Myth: Depression only affects women. Although women report being affected by depression twice as much as men, depression certainly affects men as well. Often,... Read more »
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Depression Information
If you notice periods of depression that seem to accompany seasonal changes during the year, you may suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This condition is characterized by recurrent... Read more »
The Purple Elephant in the Room: Talking to Someone With Depression
...discussion. You may not realize you are, but let’s say you had a family member whose depression has affected you in the past. You would want to acknowledge that and make sure that you don’t... Read more »
Is it Depression or Something Else? Part 1
...their sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, and emotional control. We call this clinical or major depression. Individuals who are suffering from chronic illnesses or going through the experience... 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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...doses. In such cases, withdrawal reactions (e.g., depression, severe tiredness) may occur if you... Read more »

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...(dull-OX-eh-teen) Uses Duloxetine is used to treat major depression and anxiety. In addition,... Read more »

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...moving/walking mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, depression, hallucinations, memory... Read more »

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

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