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Depression
Depression, officially called depressive disorder, is more than the normal "blues" or "down in the dumps" that everyone feels from time to time.1 Clinical depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, and is very treatable.2 If a person's sadness does not pass with time or help from friends and family, a doctor or therapist should be seen.3 With treatment, more than 80% of those suffering from depression will show improvement.2 Without treatment, depression causes people to stop taking pleasure in things they once enjoyed. It can damage personal relationships, affect school or work performance, complicate other medical conditions, and can even be serious enough to lead to suicide.2
Fast Facts:
- Causes of depression may include hereditary, hormonal, and seasonal factors, illness, or neurotransmitter malfunction.4
- Depression can range from mild to severe. This OrganizedWisdom quiz can help measure the level of depression.
- Depression can develop in anyone, at any age, and in people of any race or ethnic group.2
- The most commonly used treatments are antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two.5
- Depression affects more than 19 million Americans each year.2
- Forms of depression include: major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, psychotic depression, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and bipolar disorder.1
The Top 10 Resources on Depression
Selected by our Guides and Physician Review Team.
- Mental Health America (MHA): Depression: What You Need to Know
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Depression
- WebMD: Depression Health Center
- Mayo Clinic: Depression Center
- eMedicine: Depression
- MyDepressionConnection: Depression Information
- MedicineNet: Depression Center
- HealthiNation: Depression Videos
- Discovery Health: Depression Center
- MedlinePlus: Depression | Interactive Tutorial
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Nominated Links for Depression
- www.womenshealthcareforum.com: http://www.womenshealthcareforum.com/ (1 Nomination)
- www.doctorjp.blogspot.com: http://www.doctorjp.blogspot.com/ (1 Nomination)
- www.spine-health.com: http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/Depression/Depression.html (1 Nomination)
- ectweb.blogspot.com: http://ectweb.blogspot.com/ (1 Nomination)
Latest Headlines on Depression
What is Depression?
- FDA: Fact Sheet - Depression
- TeensHealth: Depression
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Major Depression
- About.com: Depression
- Wikipedia: Depression
- eMedTV: Comprehensive Depression Information
- WrongDiagnosis: Depression: A Serious But Treatable Illness
What Are The Symptoms and Complications of Depression?
- Mayo Clinic: Depression (Major Depression): Signs and Symptoms
- WebMD: Depression: Symptoms and Types
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): Dual Diagnosis and Recovery
- WebMD: Depression: Complications
- About.com: Symptoms of Depression in Children and Teens
- HelpGuide: Depression: Signs, Symptoms, Types, and Risk Factors
What Are The Causes of Depression?
- Mayo Clinic: Depression (Major Depression): Causes
- NIMH: What Causes Depression?
- WebMD: Causes of Depression
- eMedicineHealth: Depression Causes
- MedicineNet: What are the Causes of Depression?
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times): Depression: Causes
- Psychology Today: What Causes Depression? (May 25, 2007)
What Are The Types of Depression?
- New York Online Access to Health: Types of Depression
- About.com: 7 Most Common Types of Depression
- HelpGuide: What are the Major Types of Depression?
- wikiHow: How to Know if You Have Depression
- International Foundation for Research on Depression (iFRED): Types of Depression
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Depression?
- Mayo Clinic: Depression (Major Depression): Treatment
- NIMH: How is Depression Detected and Treated?
- WebMD: Depression: Treatment & Care
- eMedicineHealth: Depression Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Facts and Treatment
- MedicineNet: Clinical and Manic Depression
- wikiHow: How to Cope with Depression | How to Deal With Severe Clinical Depression | How to Help a Friend With a Serious Depression Problem
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Depression?
- Mayo Clinic: Depression (Major Depression): Lifestyle and Home Remedies | Coping and Support | Alternative Medicine
- eMedicineHealth: Depression Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Facts and Treatment
- Alive.com: Depression: Healthy Lifestyles and Natural Weight Loss Information
- NCCAM Health Information: St. John's Wort and the Treatment of Depression
- eHow: How to Use Aromatherapy for Depression | How to Recover From Depression Without Drugs
- WikiHealth: Depression and St. John's Wort
How Do You Prevent Depression?
- WebMD: Ways to Prevent Depression
- MyDepressionConnection: Depression Prevention
- Medical Journal of Australia: The Prevention of Depression Using the Internet
- Mayo Clinic: Depression (Major Depression): Prevention
Wisdom, Stories and Blogs about Depression
- Finding Optimism: A Health Blog in the Face of Depression and Bipolar Disorder
- Shrink Rap: How a Shrink Picks an Antidepressant
- Mental Mommy Blog: Parenting with a Mental Illness
- Mental Health Notes: A Blog About Depression and Mental Health Issues
- Emotional Education: Mental and Emotional Health Blog
Foundations and Support Groups on Depression
- NIMH: Depression Information
- DBSA: Dual Diagnosis and Recovery Information
- Meetup: Meet Other People with Depression to Support and Learn from Each Other
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Depression
- DailyStrength: Depression Support Group
- WebMD: Depression Support Group | Expert Moderated Forum with Karen Cameron, RN, MSN | Depressed & Bipolar Kids: Family Support
- HealthBoards: Depression Message Board
- Yahoo Groups: Depression Groups
- eHealth Forum: Depression Forum
- Topix Forums: about Depression Forum
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Depression
- PubMed Central: Depression Articles
- JAMA: Depression Articles
- Archives of General Psychiatry: Depression Articles
- Google Scholar: Depression Articles
Clinical Trials on Depression
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials and Human Research Studies: Depression
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials: Depression
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 NIMH: Depression
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 MHA: Depression: What You Need to Know
- ↑ TeensHealth: Depression
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Depression (Major Depression): Causes
- ↑ NIMH: How is Depression Detected and Treated?
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- Contributor: Nicole Kinsey
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Jul. 1, 2009
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- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Depresion, Depressed, Depressive disorder, Depressive Disorder, Unipolar
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