Depression

Glossary

Dec 5, 2019 · · Depression
addiction: A physiologic need for a habit-forming substance, such as alcohol, nicotine, or certain drugs. Addictions also can be behavioral, such as for sex and gambling. anhedonia: The inability to feel pleasure; a common symptom of depression. antidepressants: Medications that improve mood and functioning in people with depression by regulating the … Read More

6. Treating Children and Older Adults

Dec 5, 2019 · · Depression
Depression can manifest quite differently among children and older adults. There are many reasons for this. For instance, children often lack the language skills to describe their feelings or the experience to know what is “normal.” Older adults may have been raised in an environment where depression was seen as … Read More

5. Treatment Strategies

Dec 5, 2019 · · Depression
If you are depressed, don’t let feelings of hopelessness or the stigma of the condition prevent you from getting the help you need. Know that it is possible to manage depression and return to a greater quality of life. For many people, treatment is a combination approach that may include … Read More

4. Diagnosing Depression

Dec 5, 2019 · · Depression
Because depression is such a complex disease, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to diagnosing it. How your health-care professional goes about evaluating you for depression will depend on a multitude of factors, such as whether you have any other illnesses, what medications you may be taking, whether you are experiencing … Read More

3. Depression Is Personal

Dec 5, 2019 · · Depression
By now, it should be clear that depression affects everyone differently. Even when underlying symptoms are similar, everyone expresses these symptoms and deals with them in their own way. For instance, people who have never had the ability to feel pleasure (anhedonia) in their lives, or at least cannot recall … Read More

2. Types, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

Dec 5, 2019 · · Depression
Depression is a very complex condition that manifests in a multitude of ways. Though there are similarities among the different types, each person’s experience can be quite unique. To better understand exactly what is happening with each person identified as being “depressed” and to help direct treatment, experts have broken … Read More

1. A Brain and Mood Disorder

Dec 5, 2019 · · Depression
Depression is a complex condition that can have multiple effects on your mental and physical health. It is so much more than just feeling bad or “down in the dumps.” It is a condition with many causes, many of which are still poorly understood. Similarly, it has many treatments, each … Read More

From The Medical Editor

Dec 5, 2019 · · Depression
Described in ancient scriptures and by early physicians like Hippocrates, depression has long been understood to be one of the most common maladies of the human condition. It is also recognized by the World Health Organization as a leading cause of disability worldwide. With its pervasive effects on mood, motivation, … Read More

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