Depression

5. Treatments for Depression

Nov 22, 2016 · · 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. Diagnosing Depression

Nov 22, 2016 · · 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. Depression Affects People Differently

Nov 22, 2016 · · Depression
As you may have noticed, the list of symptoms associated with depression is long, and most people only have a few 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 … Read More

2. Types of Depression

Nov 22, 2016 · · Depression
Depression is a complex condition that comes in many forms. In order to help tease apart the different ways depression can manifest and help clinicians choose the right treatments, the condition is classified into several different types. The two main types are known as major depressive disorder (also called clinical … Read More

1. Causes of Depression

Nov 22, 2016 · · Depression
It is becoming increasingly obvious that there is no simple answer to the question, what causes depression? Is it your brain? Your genes? Your thought patterns? Your life experiences? Likely, it’s all of the above and more. How the Brain Works To better understand what causes depression, it helps to … Read More

From the Editor

Nov 22, 2016 · · 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. It is usually accompanied by a number of other mental and physical symptoms that are described later in this report. … Read More

Does Winter Make You Depressed?

Oct 31, 2016 · · Depression
As the season transitions from autumn to winter, the waning daylight can trigger seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It’s different than just feeling sluggish about going out because it’s cold and grey. SAD is a type of depression distinguished by its seasonality. Symptoms include sluggishness, sadness, and losing interest in previously … Read More

Massachusetts General is Top U.S. Hospital for Psychiatry

Oct 28, 2016 · · Depression
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has been named America’s #1 hospital in psychiatry in the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s review of the nation’s hospitals. MGH was named to the Honor Roll in the magazine’s list of “America’s Best Hospitals 2016 - 2017,” which is based on an in-depth … Read More

Depression in Older Adults: Meeting the Challenge

Sep 20, 2016 · · Depression
Getting treatment for major depression is essential at any age, but it may be especially important for older individuals. Depressed older adults experience faster brain aging and cognitive decline and face a significantly greater risk of developing dementia than adults of a similar age who do not have depression, research … Read More

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