Depression

6. Depression in Children

Nov 6, 2017 · · Depression
All children get sad from time to time. Often, they seem to respond dramatically to the slightest frustration, like losing a toy or not getting their favorite dessert. Yet for some children, low or disrupted mood is an everyday occurrence. About five percent of children and adolescents are depressed at … Read More

5. Treatments for Depression

Nov 6, 2017 · · Depression
Just over half of adult Americans suffering from depression receive what is considered to be “minimally adequate treatment” in any given 12-month period, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. That means almost half of all depressed people in the U.S. are not receiving the care they need, even … Read More

4. How Depression is Diagnosed

Nov 6, 2017 · · Depression
Once you’ve made that important first step to go see your doctor or a mental health professional for your depression symptoms, these experts will give you a comprehensive assessment to determine whether you are indeed suffering from the condition. This section describes some of the things that might happen during … Read More

3. Impact of Depression

Nov 6, 2017 · · Depression
As you may have noticed, the list of symptoms associated with depression is long, and most people only have some of them. The truth is, depression affects everyone differently. In this chapter, we will review how this condition can affect everyday life and how it most commonly appears among various … Read More

2. Types of Depression

Nov 6, 2017 · · Depression
Depression is a complex condition that comes in many forms. To help tease apart the different ways in which depression can manifest and to help clinicians choose the right treatments, the condition is classified into several different types. This chapter describes each type of depression and the specific signs and … Read More

1. Causes of Depression

Nov 6, 2017 · · Depression
Depression is a complex condition that affects both your mind and body. It is therefore no surprise that its causes are complex as well. This chapter outlines the multiple factors that are believed to play a role in the development of depression. How the Brain Works To better understand what … Read More

From the Editor

Nov 6, 2017 · · Depression
Depression is one of the most common disorders of the human condition. It is a mental illness that lowers your mood and takes away the experience of interest and joy. Although it is an extremely common condition, it is often overlooked and still poorly understood. For many diseases and conditions, … Read More

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