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Depression Treatment
• Depression • Aug 25 05

The American Psychiatric Association estimates that 80 to 90 percent of all Depression can be treated. The first step is an accurate diagnosis.… Depression Treatment   

 
 

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Is It Clinical Depression or Sadness?
• Depression • Aug 25 05

Although Depression is often thought of a being an extreme state of sadness, there is a vast difference between clinical Depression and sadness. Sadness… Is It Clinical Depression or Sadness?   

 
 

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First Person Description of Major Depression
• Depression • Aug 25 05

It takes the greatest effort to get out of bed in the morning.
I am tired all day, yet when night… First Person Description of Major Depression   

 
 

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
• Depression • Aug 24 05

Whenever an adolescent attempts or commits suicide there is always the question of “Why?”
Parents should be aware that depressed children 18 and… Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)   

 
 

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What Happens in the Depressed Brain?
• Depression • Oct 26 04

You’ve probably probably heard the term “neurotransmitter” before, but what does this really mean? Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers within the brain that facilitate communication… What Happens in the Depressed Brain?   

 
 

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Antidepressant Classes
• Depression • Oct 26 04

There are three basic molecules, known chemically as monoamines, which are thought to play a role in mood regulation:  norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine.  Antidepressants… Antidepressant Classes   

 
 

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Learn About Depression and Anxiety Disorders
• Depression • Oct 03 04

Depression (Bipolar Disorder)

     
  • Description of Depression (Bipolar Disorder)  
  • Causes and Risk Factors of Depression (Bipolar Disorder)  … Learn About Depression and Anxiety Disorders   
     
     

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    Antidepressant Medication during Pregnancy & Postpartum
    • Depression • Sep 13 04

    Most commonly used Antidepressant Medication

      SSRI: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

           
    • Prozac  (also called Fluoxetine )    … Antidepressant Medication during Pregnancy & Postpartum   
       
       

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      Don’t Stop Taking Your Antidepressants
      • Depression • Sep 13 04

      Taking Drugs at Least 9 Months Prevents Depression Relapse

      It’s a big problem: Too many people don’t take antidepressants long enough to get the… Don’t Stop Taking Your Antidepressants   

       
       

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      Treatment of Major Depression
      • Depression • Sep 13 04

      Hospitalization

      The first and most critical decision the therapist must make is whether to hospitalize a patient with major depression, or to attempt outpatient… Treatment of Major Depression   

       
       

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      Major Depression in Children and Adolescents
      • Depression • Sep 13 04

      This is one of a series of fact sheets on the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that can appear in childhood or adolescence. The… Major Depression in Children and Adolescents   

       
       

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      Major Depression (Clinical Depression)
      • Depression • Sep 13 04

      Major depression is also known as clinical depression, unipolar depression, and major depressive disorder. People who experience major depression feel persistently sad. They do… Major Depression (Clinical Depression)   

       
       

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      What Is Depression (Major Depression)?
      • Depression • Sep 13 04

      Major Depression: Overview

      Major Depression affects 15% of Americans at some point during their lives, and 100 million people are affected on any given… What Is Depression (Major Depression)?   

       
       

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      Sex and Depression - The Real Story
      • Depression • Sep 13 04

      One of the most common side effects of a number of antidepressant medications is loss of sex drive. I could forgive our friends at… Sex and Depression - The Real Story   

       
       

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      Major Depression and Manic-Depression
      • Depression • Sep 13 04

      Countless number of patients and their family members have asked me about manic-depression and major depression. “Is there any difference?” “Are they one and… Major Depression and Manic-Depression    

       
       

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      Wonderful Wellbutrin?
      • Depression • Aug 17 04

      Most antidepressants suppress sex drive,
      but some new evidence suggests this one might be different.


      In the dozen years since… Wonderful Wellbutrin?   

       
       

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      Buspirone side effects
      • Depression • Jul 23 04

      Buspirone generally is well tolerated. A causal relationship between many adverse reactions and the drug has not been established but cannot be excluded.
      … Buspirone side effects   

       
       

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      Diagnosis and Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
      • Depression • Jul 23 04

      Treatment Duration

      The duration of treatment of GAD is uncertain. Several authors have suggested that patients be treated with the lowest effective dose and… Diagnosis and Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder   

       
       

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      Classification of anxiety disorders and depression
      • Depression • Jul 23 04

      Historically, the classification of anxiety disorders and depression has varied as a function of how the medical profession has viewed the association between the… Classification of anxiety disorders and depression   

       
       

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      Celexa Side Effects
      • Depression • Jul 16 04

      Celexa side effects are extremely minor and Celexa is recognized to have what is known as a favorable side-effect profile.

      To better understand any… Celexa Side Effects   

       
       

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      Wellbutrin xl & Wellbutrin sr
      • Depression • Jul 16 04

      What then is the difference between Wellbutrin XL & Wellbutrin SR? Quite frankly there is none because both contain the same active ingredient.

      However… Wellbutrin xl & Wellbutrin sr   

       
       

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      Lexapro For Depression
      • Depression • Jul 16 04

      10mg Lexapro is a prescription medication used to treat depression symptoms. 10mg Lexapro may also be used to treat other conditions if suggested by… Lexapro For Depression   

       
       

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      Wellbutrin SR Available Online
      • Depression • Jul 16 04

      Wellbutrin is manufactured in a couple of different forms. Wellbutrin XL is an extended-release tablet, which you take once daily. Wellbutrin SR is a… Wellbutrin SR Available Online   

       
       

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      Wellbutrin XL & Wellbutrin SR Compared
      • Depression • Jul 16 04

      Wellbutrin XL, like Wellbutrin SR is used primarily to treat depression symptoms. Both Wellbutrin XL and Wellbutrin SR act directly on your brain and… Wellbutrin XL & Wellbutrin SR Compared   

       
       

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      Antidepressant medications
      • Depression • Jul 08 04

      Anyone can develop depression. But, treatment is effective in about 80% of identified cases, when treatment is provided. Psychotherapy and medication are the two… Antidepressant medications   

       
       

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