Depression Information

Depression Information

Chronic Depression: Disease or Charcter Flaw?


A major survey on depression symptoms from the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), released in july 2001, revealed a dramatic degree of progress in public understanding. Yet even amid this promising trend, the survey sheds light on the difficulties faced by millions of people striving to manage this sometimes chronic, life-long illness.

The Patients Guide to Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression


INTRODUCTION Everybody has a story. My story is the one I know best and can write about.

Depression in Teenagers: Now What Can We Do?


No doubt you have seen the recent news headlines about a federal panel that recommended to the FDA that anti-depressant medications carry the strongest possible warning label for use in children and teenagers. This recommendation to the FDA shook the medical community, especially those who work with depressed young people.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Depression Are Not The Same Thing!


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a very misunderstood illness and this is perhaps why there are so many myths about it. Perhaps the most common myth about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is that it is effectively a mental condition, and another name for depression.

New Treatment for Chronic Depression


Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Treatment-Resistant Depression About Vagus Nerve Stimulation VNS is not brain surgery, although it is a treatment that affects the function of the brain. Vagus Nerve Stimulation uses specific stimulation of the vagus nerve to send stimulation to specific parts of the brain that are involved in mood.

ADHD and Depression -- More Common Than Thought


"Thanks for Noticin' Me" says Eeyore. He walks slowly.

5 Tips to Reduce Depression


While war and poor economic conditions begin to affect people all over the world, more and more people suffer with depression. The more we focus on news events and the business climate, the more we are depressed.

7 Things You Can Do Immediately To Ease Depression


1. Get out now and walk fifteen minutes.

Is it ADHD or is it Depression?


During the assessment process it is of great importance for the physician or clinician to consider other possible causes of inattention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity in your child, or teen, or yourself. In fact, this is probably the most important element of a good assessment.

St Johns Wort and Depression


The bright yellow flower of the St Johns Wort (hypericum perforatum) with it's ray-like petals, represents the power of the sun that forces away the darkness. This already points to the anti-depressant effects of the St Johns Wort which are highly respected, even in conventional medicine.

Adult Men and Women Who Suffer From Chronic Depression


Market surveys on women, men and depression suggest an estimated 4.4 million Americans are believed to suffer from chronic treatment-resistant depression.

Know the Signs of Depression and Improve Your Life


Typical signs of depression actually show a change in the way a person has come to think about himself."I just can't get myself to do any work around the house.

A Look at the Different Depression and Anxiety Medications


While it may be easy to recite the various brand names and generalize their benefits enough to know they put us (or are supposed to put us) in a better mood, for lack of a better term, the drugs themselves can all be categorized individually, each working in a slightly different way.The following is a list and very brief description, by category, of depression and anxiety medications currently prescribed by physicians.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression


Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic or Treatment-Resistant Depression About Vagus Nerve Stimulation(VNS) VNS is not brain surgery, although it is a treatment that affects the function of the brain. Vagus Nerve Stimulation uses specific stimulation of the vagus nerve to send stimulation to specific parts of the brain that are involved in mood.

5 Super Effective Tips To Kill Depression


Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away.

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The Southern Ledger

Teen Marijuana Use Linked to Later Illness
Washington Post, United States - 10 hours ago
By Lori Aratani Teenagers who smoke marijuana put themselves at risk for future mental illness and higher rates of depression, according to a report to be ...
Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness The Associated Press
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy National Youth ... PR Newswire (press release)
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Health Tip: Signs of Depression
U.S. News & World Report, DC - 2 hours ago
Depression is more than just a case of the blues. AARP offers this list of common warning signs: Difficulty concentrating, problems with memory, ...


Elderly In Long-term Care Setting Suffer Depression More Than ...
Science Daily (press release) - 16 hours ago
ScienceDaily (May 8, 2008) — Elderly in a long-term care setting are more likely to be prescribed antidepressants and to self-report depression compared to ...


Ice users trial attacks years of depression
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - May 8, 2008
AN "internationally unique" treatment trial for dependent ice users is addressing new research showing that depression, more than psychosis, is the drug's ...


Depression Diversity: Brain Studies Reveal Big Differences Among ...
Science Daily (press release) - May 8, 2008
"There's a substantial amount of biological difference even among people who have major depression, which is just as important as the biological differences ...


Chips help alleviate my depression: Archana
Times of India, India - 22 hours ago
And yes, potato chips help alleviate my depression too. What’s on your wish-list when you’re very happy? My first choice is generally either Italian or ...


AFP

Depression on the rise among US Hispanic women: experts
AFP - May 7, 2008
WASHINGTON (AFP) — Depression and other mental troubles are on the rise among Latin American women immigrants to the United States, as they battle economic ...


Parents offered program on adolescent depression
Republican Eagle, MN - 35 minutes ago
Although we do not have any obligation to monitor this board, we reserve the right at all times to check this board and to remove any information or ...


Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression
Washington Post, United States - May 7, 2008
WEDNESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- New treatments for a type of depression in the elderly related to blood vessels -- called vascular depression -- are ...


Depression Treatments Reviewed by NeuroInvestment
CNNMoney.com - May 7, 2008
NeuroInvestment today announced the release of its May issue, which reviews novel treatments being developed for depression. Even though depression can be ...

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