"Depression can be treated in addition to whatever other illnesses a person might have, including cancer."

"Medication is usually the second choice after a comprehensive and competent trial of psychotherapy."

 

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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).
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An NIMH sponsored study of 9 to 17 year olds estimates that the prevalence of any depressive disorder is more than 6 percent in a six month period, with almost 5 percent having major depression.

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"Cognitive/behavioral therapists help patients change the negative styles of thinking and behaving often associated with depression."

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  • Twenty to 40 percent of adolescents with major depression go on to reveal bipolar disorder within five years after the onset of depression.
  • Medications alone appear to be helpful in approximately 50% of the cases.
  • Research has revealed that people with alcoholism are almost twice as likely as those without alcoholism to also suffer from major depression.
  • The risk of developing bipolar disorder remains approximately equal for males and females throughout adolescence and adulthood.
  • More than half of people with bipolar disorder type I (with severe mania) have a co occurring substance use disorder.

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In focus groups conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to assess depression awareness, men described their own symptoms of depression without realizing that they were depressed.
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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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"Appropriate treatment, often involving medication and/or short term psychotherapy, can help most people who suffer from depression."

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"Interpersonal therapists help patients work through disturbed personal relationships that may be contributing to or worsening their depression."

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"Cognitive behavioral therapists help patients change the negative thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to, or result from, depression."

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"Recently, concerns have been raised that the use of antidepressant medications themselves may induce suicidal behavior in youths."

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