About half of depressed people do not receive the care they need. Barriers to receiving care include not believing your symptoms are severe enough to merit treatment, lack of hope that treatment will help, inability to identify or physically get to the centers where care is available, cost of treatment, … Read More
When we think about depression, lack of motivation, or difficulty focusing and concentrating, the well-known brain chemical serotonin often comes to mind. While it’s true that serotonin deficiency is a problem for many people with depression and other mental health issues, researchers have known for years that other neurotransmitters such … Read More
Coping with depression can be very difficult, but you can lessen the blow by recognizing when you have symptoms and getting professional help. Follow the treatment plan your doctor prescribes. Contact your doctor right away if you are having bothersome or worrisome side effects from your medication. Keep in mind … Read More
Depression affects more than 6.5 million people ages 65 and older in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. That number rises dramatically among elderly people who are hospitalized—demonstrating the effect significant illness can have on mental health. Causes | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment Causes … Read More
If you’ve been feeling down in the dumps for an extended period of time, you may be suffering from depression. You’re not alone, as millions of other Americans experience this common disorder. The bright side is that there are a number of effective lifestyle strategies you can take to fight … Read More
If you’re like many men, you don’t like to ask for help. You have a do-it-yourself attitude that any problem can be fixed. That’s also the mindset that many men have when it comes to dealing with depression. In general, experts say, men simply don’t discuss sadness or other feelings. … Read More
When someone you care about is suffering from depression, it can be painful to watch. People with depression don’t always make good choices. You may see them sleeping too much or too little, isolating themselves from those who love them, or living on coffee and cigarettes. The challenge for you, … Read More
Your intentions are good: You want to reach out to a friend or family member who’s showing serious signs of depression. But there isn't always an easy answer for what to say, which actions to take, and, generally, on how to help someone with depression. Your friend may not realize … Read More
Are mealtimes in your household a constant struggle over trying to get your kids to eat certain foods? Is your kid bored regularly? Are they irritable? While these behaviors are certainly not out of the ordinary when they occur from time to time, if they occur too often, there may … Read More
