Depression

What are the symptoms of a serious clinical depression?
Jul 08 04

A Major Depression is marked by a combination of symptoms that occur together, and last for at least two weeks without significant improvement.  Symptoms… What are the symptoms of a serious clinical depression?   

 

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Help for depression
Jul 08 04

Helping Yourself

Depressive disorders make you feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. Such negative thoughts and feelings make some people feel like giving up.… Help for depression   

 

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Facts About Bipolar Illness
Jul 08 04

     
  • More than 2 million Americans have manic-depressive illness. It is extremely distressing and disruptive to their lives.  
  • Like any… Facts About Bipolar Illness   
     

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    Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
    Jul 08 04

    Psychological treatment often focuses on the life adjustment problems that develop because of the manic episodes, and in helping the individual recognize the onset… Treatment of Bipolar Disorder   

     

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    Index of anti depressant Medications
    Jul 08 04

    This list pairs the Trade Names of antidepressants with their generic names. Sometimes you can find additional information about a medication under its generic… Index of anti depressant Medications   

     

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    Medication Precautions
    Jul 08 04

    Special Considerations

    Children, the elderly, and pregnant and nursing women have special concerns and needs when taking psychotherapeutic medications. Some effects of medications on… Medication Precautions   

     

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    Side Effects of Antidepressant Medications
    Jul 08 04

    1. Tricyclic Antidepressants

    There are a number of possible side effects with tricyclic antidepressants that vary, depending on the medication. For example, amitriptyline… Side Effects of Antidepressant Medications   

     

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    Bipolar Depression
    Jul 08 04

    What is Bipolar Disorder?

    The distinguishing characteristic of Bipolar Disorder, as compared to other mood disorders, is the presence of at least one manic… Bipolar Depression   

     

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    Major Depression
    Jul 08 04

    This is the most severe category of depression. In a major depression, more of the symptoms of depression are present, and they are usually… Major Depression   

     

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    Types of depression
    Jul 08 04

    Depressive disorders come in different forms. There are several different diagnoses for depression, mostly determined by the intensity of the symptoms, the duration of… Types of depression   

     

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    Symptoms of Depression
    Jul 08 04

    A Major Depression is marked by a combination of symptoms that occur together, and last for at least two weeks without significant improvement.  Symptoms… Symptoms of Depression   

     

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    Differences Between Major Depression and Other Depressions
    Jul 08 04

    The differences between Major Depression and other depressions, such as bipolar depression, dysthymia, or reactive depression, are primarily intended for psychologists planning treatment, and… Differences Between Major Depression and Other Depressions   

     

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    Causes of depression
    Jul 08 04

    You may have heard people talk about chemical imbalances in the brain that occur in depression, suggesting that depression is a medical illness, without… Causes of depression   

     

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    What is depression?
    Jul 08 04

    Depression is a “whole-body” illness, involving your body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about… What is depression?   

     

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    Depression Treatment
    Jul 08 04

    Depression is not something you can just “snap out of.” It’s caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals, along with other factors. Like any… Depression Treatment   

     

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