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

"Once the person is feeling better, it is important to continue the medication for at least four to nine months to prevent a relapse into depression."

 

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  • In 2002, suicide was the third leading cause of death among young males, age 15 to 24.
  • 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.
  • A study supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that CBT led to remission in nearly 65 percent of cases, a higher rate than either supportive therapy or family therapy.
  • More than half of people with bipolar disorder type I (with severe mania) have a co occurring substance use disorder.

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"Patients with minor depression who seek treatment from family doctors are often treated with prescription antidepressants, if their mood disorder is diagnosed at all."

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

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"It is important to keep taking medication until it has a chance to work, though side effects may appear before antidepressant activity does."

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"Stimulants, such as amphetamines, are also not effective antidepressants, but they are used occasionally, under close supervision, in medically ill depressed patients."

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