"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."

"Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is useful, particularly for individuals whose depression is severe or life threatening or who cannot take antidepressant medication."

 

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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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"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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  • 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.
  • Research has revealed that depression is occurring earlier in life today than in past decades.
  • More than half of people with bipolar disorder type I (with severe mania) have a co occurring substance use disorder.
  • An NIMH funded clinical trial of 439 adolescents with major depression found that a combination of medication and psychotherapy is the most effective treatment.

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"Through verbal exchange with the therapist, as well as homework assignments between therapy sessions, CBT helps patients understand their depression and resolve problems related to it."

California Health Insurance Agent

"The depressed person should be encouraged to obey the doctor's orders about the use of alcoholic products while on medication."

Health Curriculum K-3

"Medications of any kind prescribed, over the counter, or borrowed should never be mixed without consulting a doctor."

Pennsylvania Department Of Health

"Major depression (or major depressive disorder) is manifested by a combination of symptoms (see symptoms list below) that interferes with the ability to work, study, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities."

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