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Conditions treated: Mental Health, Adolescence Depression
Treating Adolescence Depression with Oat meal and Milk.
Oats, known scientifically as Avena sativa, are a hardy cereal grain able to survive in poor soil conditions in which other crops are unable to flouri...
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Conditions treated: Mental Health, Adolescence Depression
Treating Adolescence Depression with Rosemary leaves extract along with Honey.
Honey is a sweet and viscous fluid produced by Honey bees from the nectar of flowers. According to the United States National Honey Board and various...
Depression Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Causes
- Considerations
- Other Names
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Home Care
- Prevention
- References
Definition
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for an extended period of time. See also:
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Definition
Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for an extended period of time. See also:
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Causes
Depression often runs in families. This may due to your genes (inherited), learned behavior, or both. Even if your genes make you more likely to develop depression, a stressful or unhappy life event usually triggers the onset of a depressive episode. Depression may be brought on by:
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Considerations
Depression is generally ranked in terms of severity -- mild, moderate, or severe. The degree of your depression, which your doctor can determine, influences how you are treated. Symptoms of depression include: Low self esteem is common with depression. So ...
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Other Names
Blues; Discouragement; Gloom; Mood changes; Sadness; Melancholy
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call 911, a suicide hotline, or get safely to a nearby emergency room if you have thoughts of suicide , a suicidal plan, or thoughts of harming yourself or others. Call your doctor right away if:
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Home Care
If you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment options. Regardless of whether you have mild or major depression, the following self-care steps can help:
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Prevention
Healthy lifestyle habits can help prevent depression, or lessen the chances of it happening again. These habits include eating properly, sleeping adequately, exercising regularly, learning to relax, and not drinking alcohol or using drugs. Counseling may help you through times of grief, stress, or low mood. Family therapy may be particularly important for teens who feel blue. If you feel socially isolated or lonely, try volunteering or getting involved in group activities.
References
Moore D, Jefferson J. Major Depressive Disorder. In: Handbook of Medical Psychiatry. 2nd ed. Mosby, Inc., 2004; 134-141. Screening for Depression Recommendations and Rationale . US Preventive Services Task Force, Guidelines from Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: 3rd ed. Rockville, Md. US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research; May 1, 2002. World Health Organization. The World Health Report 2001 - Mental Health: New Understanding, New Hope. Geneva World Health Organization, 2001. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Screening for Depression, Recommendations and Rationale. Rockville, Md. US Preventive Services Task Force, Dept of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. Ann Intern Med. 2002; 136(10): 760764. Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder , 2nd ed. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association; 2000.
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Encyclopedia: Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder, also known as major depression, unipolar depression, clinical depression, or simply depression, is a psychiatric disorder characterized by a pervasive low mood, loss of interest in a person's usual activities and diminished ability to experience pleasure. The diagnosis is made if a person has suffered one or more major depressive episodes. The onset is usually in early- to mid-adulthood. Diagnosis is based on the patient's self-reported experiences...
Web Results
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Welcome to depression.com
Facts about depression, including how to manage it and how to live with this medical condition.
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Great Depression - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Great Depression was a worldwide economic downturn starting in most places in 1929 and ending at different times in the 1930s or early 1940s for ...
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Major depressive disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Major depressive disorder (also known as major depression, ..... Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression in which depressive episodes come on in ...
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NIMH Depression Complete Publication
(US) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping.
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Depression
Depression is a strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months, or even longer.
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Question and Answer
I have been suffering from Bipolar depression for several years now...somewhere around 10 years. The...
I have had moderate to severe depression on and off for about 14 years now I have tried that many different medications its not funny my main complaint was weight...
Asked by maslyn_jl - 26 months ago
for a few years i have felt very down about 80 percent of the time...
i hear you. ive been suffering with moderate-severe depression since i was 11 or 12. im 17 now, and still depressed as ever. i have come to find out that...
Asked by Nicky P - 4 months ago
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Are you feeling post-christmas depression?
I hate to say it, but I was feeling it a little last night. I think the reason for this depression is because you have a month of all this build up and excitement, then...
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Can depression cause blurry eyes?
Tears do tend to blur the vision...
Forum Posts
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True depression--mental illness--is not just the blues or a bad day. It is a chemical... that can have tragic results.About one in 10 americans suffers some form of depression...
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FAQs
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What is depression?
Depression, mental illness characterized by mood disorder
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Is depression serious?
Depression can be very serious. It has been linked to poor school performance, truancy, alcohol and drug abuse, running away, and feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness. In the last 25 ...
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Depression: Teen Depression
Depression can, and often does, occur in young people.
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Some forms of depression can be treated with medication.
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How To Deal With Post-Election Depression - 13
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Audio Clips & Podcasts
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America's Great Depression, by Murray Rothbard
Applied Austrian economics doesn't get better than this. Murray N. Rothbard's America's Great Depression is a staple of modern economic literature and crucial for understanding a pivotal event in American and world history. The Mises Institute...
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Fight 21st Century Depression
Depression is a diesease like any other and should be carefully managed.
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