September 14, 2011 in Depression, Health
From time to time we all feel sad or blue; however, these feelings will generally pass within hours or days. Depression is when you have these feelings for long periods of time. These feelings often interfere with your life and causes mental suffering to you and those around you. Although depression may make you feel ...
September 7, 2011 in Depression, Health
Are certain people at higher risk for depression? Yes, certain people are more likely to develop depression. If you are a woman, over 65 years of age, have long-term medical conditions or abuse alcohol, you may be more likely to develop depression over the course of your lifetime. Are women more likely to develop depression ...
August 31, 2011 in Depression, Featured, Health
Do I have to use drugs for my depression? Not always. There are two primary methods for treating depression, medications and psychotherapy or “talk-therapy”. Therapy is when you go to a mental health expert (like a psychiatrist) and talk about your depression and other issues. It can be very effective, especially for milder cases of ...
August 24, 2011 in Depression, Health
What medications can I use to treat my depression? There are many highly effective medications, called antidepressants, that can be used to manage the symptoms of depression. The antidepressants work to fix imbalances in chemical pathways in the brain. Not all antidepressants are the same. There are several unique groups of antidepressants. Each group has ...
August 18, 2011 in Depression, Health
It will likely take 4 to 6 weeks before you notice much improvement from your medication. If after this time period your symptoms have not improved, do not worry. It will often take several tries to find the medication that is right for you. A large study by the National Institutes of Health found that ...
August 15, 2011 in Depression, Featured
No. Depression should never be considered a normal part of aging. As we age we tend to have more chronic conditions which are associated with depression. For example, about 1 in 4 people with diabetes and 1 in 2 heart attack suffers develop depression. Depression can occur in older individual due to life events, like ...
