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Depression during pregnancy eased by talk, drug therapy: study

August 25, 2009
New guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association and the American College of Obstetricians say that women who suffer from depression during pregnancy can use both talk therapy and antidepressants to treat their depression. Experts say there are pros and cons to using depression medications during pregnancy, since they treat the mother's depression but have been linked to birth defects and low birth weight in babies. But the guidelines say for some women, antidepressants are a "safe and a... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Self Help Takes on a Whole New Meaning
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...that will help astronauts to recognize and manage depression - while they are away in space. ... Read more »

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Treating Depression in Children
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

I had depression as a child. It went undiagnosed, since I grew up in the seventies and no one knew... Read more »

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Doctor "Shock" Talks about Electroconvulsive Therapy
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...method of treatment for mental illness including major depression, it is still considered to be... Read more »

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Adolescent Depression Screenings: Let's talk about it!
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

It's not news that teen depression is a growing problem, one that must not be ignored. But what... Read more »

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Are You Depressed, Taking Antidepressants and Losing Your Libido? What You Can Do About It
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...friend once over coffee.  She talked openly about her depression and how she was taking... Read more »

Health Guide

Depression Basics
...appropriate, necessary, and transitory, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth. However, when depression persists and impairs daily life, it may be an indication of a depressive... Read more »
Depression Risk
According to a major surveys, more than 13% of Americans experience major depression disorder over the course of their lifetimes. Furthermore, an estimated 18 million Americans experience... Read more »
Depression: Suicide and Complications
of DepressionDepression is often chronic, with episodes of recurrence and improvement. Approximately one-third of patients with a single episode of major depression will have another... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment
...family relations. In addition, it was more helpful for children who also had mood disorders (such as depression or anxiety) or oppositional-defiant disorder.A 2001 study further suggested that 80%... Read more »
What Causes Depression?
CausesThe causes of depression are not fully known. Most likely a combination of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors are at work.Genetic FactorsBecause depression runs in families, and has a... Read more »

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