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Mental Health: Depression

Dysthymia differs from major depression in that dysthymia involves fewer of the above symptoms than occurs in major depression. People who suffer f...

Stopping Antidepressants: is it Withdrawal?

Unlike drug withdrawal, antidepressant discontinuation effects are not related to addiction but can reflect physiological consequences of stopping ...

Psychodynamic Therapy for Depression

The sessions include an examination of the feelings the patient is aware of and those the patient is unaware of before therapy begins. In psychodyn...

Major Depression (Clinical Depression)

Signs of depression in men may include irritability, anger, or drug and alcohol abuse (substance abuse can also be a cause of depression rather tha...

Symptoms of Depression

Most of us feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. If your doctor rules out a physical cause for your symptoms, they may start you on a treatment ...

Understanding Postpartum Depression -- Diagnosis and Treatment

But if it interferes with your everyday life at any time, or if 'the blues' last longer than 2 weeks, you should seek treatment. Sometimes, if symp...

Suicide Warning Signs: what to Watch for and Do

Suicide is one of the top causes of death in the U.S., with rates rising across the country. People who commit suicide don’t want to die, but to en...

Dysthymia (Mild, Chronic Depression)

In the case of dysthymia, these symptoms will have lasted for a longer period of time and be less severe than in patients with major depression. Wi...

Causes of Depression

These investigators believe that cortisol has a toxic or 'shrinking' effect on the development of the hippocampus. One thing is certain: Depression...

Depression Relapse: what to Do First

A depression relapse or recurrence can be treated in various ways, sometimes through a combination of therapies. Ask your doctor if you need to tak...

Depression Medications (Antidepressants)

Abilify (aripiprazole) – an antipsychotic medication used in combination with an antidepressant. Latuda (lurasidone) -- an atypical antipsychotic d...

Could You Make Living with Depression Easier?

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