Depression Symptoms Online - Symptoms And Treatment Information

Depression is a serious condition that will affect 1 in 20 individuals across their lifetime.  The causes of depression come from biological, psychological and social causes meaning that becoming depressed can have several causes in the same person.


The good news is that treatments for depresssion are overwhelmingly successful especially when a holistic approach is taken to depression treatment.  Some treatments have been reliably shown to work better than others for different types of depression but there are many approaches that sufferers and family have found useful.


To do nothing when you are depressed or a family member is depressed (or manic) will mean it takes longer to recover and can put you or a family member at increased risk of suicide, self harm and injury.
So where do you start?


Firstly you need to identify the symptoms of depression and use the standard definitions to see whether you are suffering from a down day or that your symptoms and low feelings are prolonged.  Where they are prolonged and numerous then its time to find someone who can help. It could be your doctor or GP who can refer you to a psychologist or a psychiatrist: if medication is recommended, or you could read up on depression treatment yourself. Many a person has learnt something from a good book about depression and been able to recover from a bout of depression permanently.


Postnatal depression also needs mentioning as it is not just the mother (and occasionally, the father) who is at risk but the baby is at risk of neglect, harm, and lack of bonding.  In the most tragic cases of postnatal depression, a desperate mother may kill one or more of her children.  Hearing news of such cases, usually in larger cities is always devastating.  Family and friends could have usually avoided such tragedies by being aware of the depression and gently making sure they are their to give mum a break and help her out.  The outward signs are not always obvious but often can be.


Major Depression and manic or bipolar depression are the two major forms of depressive illness.   This site contains information on depression causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Clinical Depression News

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    ". Neuronetics Uses Magnetism to Lift Depression. BusinessWeek. Now a grandmother, Carr has suffered from severe clinical depression. Medications not only failed to help, but produced debilitating side effects. .... Neuronetics Selected by World Economic Forum as 2011 Technology PioneerPR Newswire (press release). . all 10 news articles »"

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  • Policy helped Tuck's depression diagnosis, says Anderson - The Age

    ". ABC Online. Policy helped Tuck's depression diagnosis, says Anderson. The Age. HAWTHORN'S suspended player Travis Tuck was only diagnosed with clinical depression because he failed a second drugs test. The drug-testing regime's ability .... Wellbeing of all players is our guiding principleHerald Sun. Alastair Clarkson says Travis Tuck's illness is a life-and-death situationThe Australian. Tuck returns to trainingSydney Morning Herald. AFL.com -Sportal.com.au -ABC Online. all 291 news articles »"

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  • Suicide Prevention - About.com: Health

    ". SEO Press Releases™ (press release). Suicide Prevention. About.com: Health. If someone you love has clinical depression, there is a strong risk that they will at some point think about suicide. According to the American Foundation .... Let's Put a Stop to SuicidePsychology Today (blog). . all 48 news articles »"

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  • Vail Valley Voices: Myths, warning signs of suicide - Vail Daily News

    ". Vail Valley Voices: Myths, warning signs of suicide. Vail Daily News. Many who have never experienced deep or clinical depression have a hard time validating it in others. They believe a hearty “Cheer up! .... . and more »"

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  • Local boy Joey Votto makes good — very good - Toronto Star

    ". Local boy Joey Votto makes good — very good. Toronto Star. The death of his father, Joseph, in August 2008 triggered a clinical depression that Votto tried to play through before it finally forced him from the Reds .... . and more »"

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  • Sad mothers give birth to smaller babies - Times of India

    ". MedIndia. Sad mothers give birth to smaller babies. Times of India. A new research has revealed that clinical depression and anxiety during pregnancy results in smaller babies who are more likely to die in infancy. .... Sad Mothers Give Birth to Underweight Babies, Research SuggestsAOL Health (blog). Depressed mothers deliver underweight babies--studyTheMedGuru. Small Babies Have Sad MothersSoftpedia. MadeForMums -kjrh.com -TopNews United Kingdom (blog). all 55 news articles »"

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