Depression Needs To Be Treated

Depression is not something you can just ignore and hope it will go away on its own or think that you will just “snap out it”.  Depression is a serious medical condition and needs to be taken seriously.  It is caused by chemical changes or imbalances in the brain coupled with other different factors. Read more

Depression - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment options

Depression is a complex of psychological and physical symptoms. Low mood level or sadness is often the most prominent symptom. The common property of these symptoms is a decreased activity level in parts of the brain.

THE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION

Depression may give one or more of these symptoms: Read more

Mental Health Services

It is an established fact that almost two-thirds of all people afflicted with some kind of mental dysfunction do not seek treatment. This is confirmed by the WHO’s Global Burden of Disease study.

The reasons for that people do not seek treatment vary, but some of the most common ones are a fear of the social stigma attached to mental disease; a fear of compromised security (loss of job, spouse, benefits entitlement, etc.); an inability to pay for treatment; or lack of awareness of the problem. Read more

Warning Signs Of Suicide

Every suicide has a distinct sad story behind it. Most suicides are caused as a result of depression, ill-health, or due to some stressful event in life that the person is not in a position to handle and therefore decides to end his life. However, a suicide is usually accompanied by certain warning signs. The most common warning signs of suicide as listed below. Read more

Depression Medication Part I - What YOU Need to Know

Some common types of medications for depression:
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors  (MAOIs):  these depression medications have been around for years. They aren’t used as often as the newer medications, but still have a place in the treatment of resistant depression. They are generally inexpensive as they are generic. There are new forms of these medications such as skin patches that are available as brand name drugs. The use of MAOIs requires dietary restrictions and overdose can be deadly. They interact with many over-the-counter preparations, causing dangerous increases in blood pressure. Reversible MAOIs are now available with less need for dietary restrictions and less concern for drug interactions. Read more

12 Ways To Care For A Depressed Person

The person with depression usually can’t see a way forward. They may fervently believe that nobody can help them, and life is pointless. That doesn’t mean that they’re right, and there are plenty of things that you can do to help.

The type and amount of care that you can give will depend on your relationship with the person, but here are some ideas.

1. Understand the illness. Read more

Things to Say to Someone With Depression

Here are suggestions for things to say to a depressed person, that won’t leave them feeling defensive but will provide reassurance, sympathy and help.

1. Be On Their Side

The depressed person will often be defensive, so an accusatory tone is not helpful. Try to convey a sense of understanding. It isn’t helpful to say “Why can’t you just get out of bed?” Instead try “You seem to have trouble getting out of bed in the mornings. What can I do to help you in this area?”The person may have lost perspective on how big a problem actually is. They will find it hard to hear that what is insurmountable for them is actually not such a big deal. It is unhelpful to say “What’s your problem? You’re upset about nothing.” Instead try “You seem to be finding this issue a big deal at the Read more

Depression - These Types Of Depression Are Dangerous

Depression is a potentially crippling mental disorder that effects people of all ages. Depression is also one of the most misunderstood disorders that there is, with some types being nearly impossible to diagnose until after several years of treatment.

There are several different types of known depression. Some of the most common are Bipolar Disorder, also known as Manic Depression, Major Depression, Postpartum Depression, Atypical Depression, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Dysthymic Disorder. Read more

Different Types Of Depression

Depression is not a small societal problem. It affects a rather large segment of our population. The word depression is a broad topic, and actually there are a variety of different type of the condition known as depression. These different types of depression are defined by different types of symptoms that are present.

The most commonly type of depression treated today is known as major depression. Major depression is denoted by a lack of energy by the individual, unable to get a good night’s sleep, and just a general lethargic feeling or feeling blue for extended periods of time with no breaks in the mood and no apparent cause for the feelings. Read more

Depression - It Can Affect Everyone

About 21 million people suffer from depression. Depression affects the way one feels about themselves. It involves the body, mood and thoughts. If a person is depressed it can affect the way they sleep and eat.  Having depression is not the same as feeling blue temporarily.  Despite of what some people think it is not a sign of weakness either. If a person with depression doesn’t get any treatment then it can last for weeks, months or even years. Treatment can help most people overcome depression. Read more

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