"In times of crisis, the emergency room doctor at a hospital may be able to provide temporary help for an emotional problem, and will be able to tell you where and how to get further help."

"Once the individual is feeling better, it is important to continue the medication for at least 4 to 9 months to prevent a recurrence of the depression."
 

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"Lithium has for many years been the treatment of choice for bipolar disorder, as it can be effective in smoothing out the mood swings common to this disorder, but its use must be carefully monitored, as the range between an effective dose and a toxic one is small."
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  • In 2002, suicide was the third leading cause of death among young males, age 15 to 24.
  • In the United States, researchers estimate that in any given one year period, depressive illnesses affect 12 percent of women (more than 12 million women) and nearly 7 percent of men (more than six million men).
  • Genetics research indicates that risk for depression results from the influence of multiple genes acting together with environmental or other nongenetic factors.
  • NIMH-sponsored studies estimate that 6 percent of 9- to 17-year-olds in the United States and almost 10 percent of American adults, or about 19 million people age 18 and older, experience some form of depression every year.
  • Substantial evidence from neuroscience, genetics, and clinical investigation shows that depressive illnesses are disorders of the brain.

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Depression Symptoms Article Excerpts
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"If you think you may be depressed or know someone who is, don't lose hope."

Define Anxiety Disorders

"Many forms of psychotherapy, including some short-term (10-20 week) therapies, can help depressed individuals."

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"Genetics research indicates that risk for depression results from the influence of multiple genes acting together with environmental or other nongenetic factors."

Chronic Anxiety Disorder

"Depressive disorders make one feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless and it is important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and typically do not accurately reflect the actual circumstances."
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