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Depression and Premenstrual Syndromes

Most women have some symptoms, whether physical or emotional, related to their periods. Symptoms are present during the five days before a woman gets her period and then disappear within a day or two of ... Read more... »

Side Effects of Antidepressant Medications

Like all medications, antidepressants may produce unwanted side effects. While various drugs have different side effect profiles, most individuals experience fewer side effects with the newer antidepressants (example: SSRIs, SNRIs). Some symptoms will go away ... Read more... »

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs in the fall and winter, when days are shorter and provide less sunlight. Depressive symptoms begin in the fall or winter and persist ... Read more... »

Key Points about Antidepressant Therapy

It takes from two to six weeks for an antidepressant to begin to work. You may feel worse before you feel better because side effects can occur almost immediately, whereas therapeutic benefits appear later. The ... Read more... »

Possible Causes of Depression

Recent research has shown consistently that depression rarely is due to a single event or condition. Rather, the development of depression is a complicated cognitive, behavioral, hormonal and biochemical process. A person's genetic factors may ... Read more... »

Depression and Women

Women are two to three times more likely than men to suffer from depression. This, in no way, suggests that women are weaker than men. Recent research shows that women's biology differs from men's in many ... Read more... »

Depression and Smoking

Depression is associated with an increased frequency of smoking. Addicted smokers are characterized by preoccupation with smoking, abnormal attachment to cigarettes and anticipation of brain reward from the drugs in cigarette smoke. Attempts to quit ... Read more... »

Risk Factors Associated with Depression

While depression can strike anyone at any time, research has identified several factors associated with an increased risk for depression: Family History—Having an immediate family member with depression increases the risk of developing depression. Other ... Read more... »

Tips for Managing Your Depression

Do not expect too much from yourself too soon, as this will only accentuate feelings of failure. Avoid setting difficult goals or taking on new responsibilities. Break large tasks into small ones, set some priorities, and ... Read more... »

An Introduction to Treatment of Depression

Fortunately, there are many effective treatment options for depression. To be most effective, treatment should be specifically tailored to each individual. That is why a detailed interview by a mental health professional is extremely valuable. ... Read more... »

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