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

"Antianxiety drugs or sedatives are not antidepressants but they are sometimes prescribed along with antidepressants; however, they are not effective when taken alone for a depressive disorder."
 

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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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"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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  • The risk of developing bipolar disorder remains approximately equal for males and females throughout adolescence and adulthood.
  • 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.
  • Medications alone appear to be helpful in approximately 50% of the cases.
  • Genetics research indicates that risk for depression results from the influence of multiple genes acting together with environmental or other nongenetic factors.
  • Substantial evidence from neuroscience, genetics, and clinical investigation shows that depressive illnesses are disorders of the brain.

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"John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), an herb used extensively in the treatment of mild to moderate depression in Europe, has recently aroused interest in the United States."

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"There are no long-term studies that show what kind of impact this medication will have on a child's development."

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"Parents and children should work with their health care provider to determine the best and most appropriate treatment."
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