"Despite the enormous advances in brain research in the past 20 years, depression often goes undiagnosed and untreated."

"Depression is a serious medical condition that affects thoughts, feelings, and the ability to function in everyday life."

 

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The False Alarm

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The False Alarm

I woke up twice in the middle of the night; at 2 and at 4. My chest felt constricted, as if there was a towel inside me being twisted and twisted tight. My heart is fine. It seems I had an anxiety attack. But it was rather frightening.

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"Positive treatment outcomes are primarily dependent on a correct diagnosis, an understanding of the etiology, and implementing an appropriate intervention."

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  • The risk of developing bipolar disorder remains approximately equal for males and females throughout adolescence and adulthood.
  • Researchers estimate that at least six million men in the United States suffer from a depressive disorder every year.
  • More than half of people with bipolar disorder type I (with severe mania) have a co occurring substance use disorder.
  • Approximately 80 percent of older adults with depression improve when they receive treatment with antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both.
  • Twenty to 40 percent of adolescents with major depression go on to reveal bipolar disorder within five years after the onset of depression.

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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.

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"Discontinuation of medications, as appropriate, should be done gradually over a period of 6 weeks or longer."

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"There are several types of antidepressant medications used to treat depressive disorders like newer medications chiefly the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) the tricyclics, and the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)."

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"Fear of death, interruption of life plans, changes in body image and self-esteem, changes in social role, lifestyle, and medical bills are important issues to be faced."

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"Research has shown that the co occurring depression can and should be treated, and that in many cases treating the depression can also improve the outcome of the other illness."

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