Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is commonly called shock treatment. It has received bad press, in part for its potential memory-depleting effect. Since its introduction in the 1930s, ECT has been significantly refined, and is now considered an effective and safe treatment for severe depression in the appropriate situation. It is especially effective for patients who have not been helped by medication and those with severe depression who experience...
Read moreDepression is categorized in one of four ways, namely mild, moderate, severe depression and dysthymia. For a diagnosis of mild depression... Read more »
You may be one of many people who experience periods of mild depression. Because of this you may feel your symptoms aren't severe enough... Read more »
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Depression is really a catch-all term that encompasses a variety of symptoms. The severity of depression is largely dictated by the number... Read more »
In the past I had a tendency to wallow in my depressions. I would get one negative thought and let it carry me to the next one and the... Read more »
Researchers have found that people who have mild depression whose condition is left untreated tend to experience a worsening of their symptoms over... Read more »
Teenagers who experience mild depression are more likely to suffer from major depression, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders as adults,... Read more »
Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health say nearly 40 percent of Americans who have major depression also have mild, brief... Read more »
Researchers have found encouraging news about activities that may help people with mild depression. Common activities like exercise, chess, or... Read more »
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Blues; Gloom; Sadness; MelancholyHome CareIf you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment... Read more »