diagnosis of depression

Technology to Aid in Differentiating Depression, Bipolar

...  to Aid in Differentiating Depression, Bipolar Technology to Aid Diagnosis of Depression, Bipolar Despite significant advances in care for mental health disorders, a troubling factor is the amount of time it sometimes takes to establish a diagnosis. Remarkably, some experts say it often takes six … Read more on PsychCentral.com Catherine Zeta-Jones And Michael Douglas Separate: Did Illness, Bipolar … In 2010, Douglas was diagnosed with throat cancer, and earlier this year, Zeta-Jones announced her own month-long stay in a psychiatric hospital in ...

Sadness Program: Online Treatment for Depression

...  the Sadness Program, an alternative internet based treatment for depression.   by Inkyhack Why So Glum?: A History of Depression and Its Treatments – Hive Health Media Hippocrates wasn't alone in his misdiagnosis of depression. Down through history, the diagnoses and, thus, the treatments for depression have varied wildly. During the Dark Ages, the condition was believed to be a sign of God's disfavor and its victims … Read more on Hive Health Media (blog) Tags: diagnosis of depression, treatments for depression, treatment for depression ...

Alternative Medicine for Depression and Anxiety

  Alternative Medicine For Depression And Anxiety – http://www.YourPanicCure.com A few alternative medicines for depression and anxiety http://www.YourPanicCure.com.   Antipsychotic Meds Not So Helpful for Depression? Antipsychotic treatment of depression has become increasingly widespread but the underlying evidence base puts this practice into question, he said. "Other options may be as effective, or more effective, and carry a lesser side-effect burden … Read more on WebMD Read more... ...

Should I Tell Others That I Suffer From Depression?

by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Question by Esse Est Percipi: Should I tell others that I suffer from depression? I have major depression, and I struggle with the dilemma of whether, for what reason, and to whom I should disclose this information. I am hesitant to tell others because I’m afraid that it wall negatively reflect on our relationship and that they will view identify me as “the one with depression”. What are the reasons for telling others? Greatly appreciate your thoughts on this. Best answer: Read more... ...

Why Are Some Cases of Depression Untreatable?

...  by j t: Why are some cases of depression untreatable? Best answer: Answer by arfblat“Several factors may contribute to treatment failure, including undiagnosed or misdiagnosed medical conditions such as hypothyroidism and anemia. Therefore, the patient who does not respond or only partially responds to an antidepressant should first be reassessed to make sure the original diagnosis of depression was correct. Also, nonpsychiatric drugs such as methyldopa (Aldomet), beta blockers and reserpine (Serpasil) can cause or exacerbate depression. In addition, comorbid disorders (e.g., eating disorders, substance abuse or dependence) may affect treatment response. Psychotic depression, bipolar depression and atypical depression are depressive subtypes that may require concurrent pharmacotherapy such as antipsychotic or augmentative psychotherapy.4 Finally, adverse effects ...

Anxiety Depression Medicine

Complementary And Alternative Medicine In The Treatment Of …The uses of complementary and alternative therapies to treat anxiety and depression in the United States. Am J Psychiatry 2001; 158:289-294. 12. Sharma U. Complementary medicine today: practitioners and patients. … Read Content HERBAL MEDICINES For ANXIETY, DEPRESSION And SLEEPHERBAL MEDICINES for ANXIETY, DEPRESSION and SLEEP Some Common Remedies-Please see handout for details Photos of Plants Herbal Medicine Common name … Return Document POPULAR DEPRESSION MEDICATIONSNeurotransmitters is the cause of depression and also may play a role in anxiety. Venlafaxine is believed to work by inhibiting the release or affecting the action of these neurotransmitters. … Access Content Read more... ...