"Treatment for depression helps people manage both diseases, thus enhancing survival and quality of life."

"Brain imaging technologies are now allowing scientists to see how effective treatment with medication or psychotherapy is reflected in changes in brain activity."

 

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"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."

Depression Symptoms Facts

  • Before puberty, boys and girls are equally likely to develop depressive disorders, but after age 14, females are twice as likely as males to have major depression or dysthymia.
  • Research has revealed that people with alcoholism are almost twice as likely as those without alcoholism to also suffer from major depression.
  • While studies generally indicate that about 25 percent of people with cancer have depression, only 2 percent of cancer patients in one study were receiving antidepressant medication.
  • Research has revealed that people with alcoholism are almost twice as likely as those without alcoholism to also suffer from major depression.
  • Depression has been found to occur at a higher rate among people who have other serious illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, HIV, diabetes, and Parkinsons.

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"Since normal depression can improve over time and without therapy, a brief period of medication may not be of benefit."

Treating Depression And Anxiety

"Minor depression is a common disorder that may impair a person's functioning and quality of life and is a serious risk factor for major depression."

Light Therapy Depression

"Two of the short-term psychotherapies that research has shown helpful for some forms of depression are interpersonal and cognitive/behavioral therapies."

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