Archive for May, 2008
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Several types of mental health professionals treat depression. These include professional counselors, social workers, nurse psychotherapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. If you don't know which type is best qualified to meet your needs, ask your primary care doctor for advice.
Your doctor may be able to refer you to a qualified therapist. ...
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Friday, May 16th, 2008
Psychotherapy, or "talk therapy", is one of the most effective ways to treat depression. Studies have proven that talking to an expert about your condition can help resolve it. While the results are not immediate, you may find that just expressing what you're feeling can bring some relief.
Short-term therapy has ...
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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Antidepressant medications work for many people—they can make you feel better, and can improve or completely relieve your symptoms. But sometimes people ...
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Saturday, May 10th, 2008
A number of herbs, minerals, supplements, and alternative medicines have been promoted as remedies for depression. Always consult with your doctor before using any alternative treatment. Like any medication, some herbs, minerals, and other supplements can interact with drugs or foods and produce side effects. Just because something is natural ...
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Thursday, May 8th, 2008
When certain chemicals in the brain (such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) are out of balance, depression can occur. Antidepressants improve the symptoms of depression by bringing these chemicals back into balance. Because different types of antidepressants are designed to work differently, side effects associated with each type of depression ...
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Monday, May 5th, 2008
In order to decide on the best treatment for your depression, your doctor will consider a variety of factors including symptoms, any other medical conditions you have or medications you take, and any potential side effects that a new antidepressant may cause.
Specific side effects vary based on the type of ...
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Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
When you start a new antidepressant medication, keep in mind that your body needs a little time to adjust. Patients are often instructed to start a new medication at a low dosage; the doctor then adjusts the dosage until reaching a level he or she feels will work best for ...
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Thursday, May 1st, 2008
More than 14 million Americans, or more than 6 percent of adults, experience depression in any given year. Despite these statistics, depression is not a normal part of life, regardless of your age, sex, or health status.
The good news is that depression is very treatable. Most patients, even those with ...
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