Serotonin Syndrome

Serotonin syndrome is when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin, usually because of a medication or combinations of medications. N...

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Depression in Older People

Clinical depression in older people is common. The National Institute of Mental Health considers depression in people 65 and older to be a major pu...

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Can You Prevent Depression?

Though doctors don’t know that it’s possible to prevent depression altogether, you may be able to keep it from coming back if you’ve already had an...

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Atypical Depression

Atypical depression is a subtype of major depression or dysthymic disorder that involves several specific symptoms, including increased appetite or...

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Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth. About 1 o...

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Depression Medicines

Someone may have a serious medical problem, such as heart disease or liver or kidney disease, that could make some antidepressants unsafe. Working ...

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