A reporter from the LA Times talks to experts about whether patients should stop depression treatments as symptoms of their condition begin to improve. Doctors and researchers discuss ways they assess depressed patients' improvement. They also explain how recent studies are beginning to paint a clearer picture of the course of depression and what needs to be in place before patients stop medications or other treatments.
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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 »
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