Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other...
Read moreThere can be many reasons for feeling a decrease in sexual desire including physical illness, stress, or depression. The symptoms of... Read more »
I remember talking to a friend once over coffee. She talked openly about her depression and how she was taking antidepressants. I asked... Read more »
Dysthymia is often thought of as a mild form of depression. In reality it is a chronic mood disorder that can become a form of life-long... Read more »
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Obsessive-compulsive neurosis; OCD Treatment OCD is treated using medications and therapy. The first medication usually considered is... Read more »
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for BulimiaSome doctors recommend a stepped approach for patients with bulimia, which follow specific stages depending on the severity and response... Read more »
Teen years are difficult -- for both the teens and their families. Add depression to the situation, and it can be especially difficult to know... Read more »
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Sexual problems are defined as difficulty during any stage (desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution) of the sexual act, which prevents the individual... Read more »
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Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first-line treatment for major depression.... Read more »