adolescent depression

The Development and Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

  The Development and Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder – A brief description of the history, symptoms, causes, brain activity, and treatment of MDD.   FAA Raised Questions About Andreas Lubitz's Depression Before Germanwings … In addition to psychotherapy Mr. Lubitz was treated with Cipralex, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, and mirtazapine, a drug used to treat major depressive disorders. According to the documents, Mr. Lubitz's use of the medication had been … Read more on New York Times Read more... ...

Fits of What Seems Like Teenage Depression?

Question by rbw_cynical: Fits of what seems like teenage depression? Okay, so sometimes, usually around 3-4 times a week, I just fall into a very heavy, depressed state. Factors usually include school stress, sometimes trouble with parents, liking somebody who isn’t available. This doesnt really seem like medical depression, it could just be teenage hormones. This has been happening for no more than 2.5 weeks. I just want to know how close this sounds to being a medical issue. Ask viable questions in answers and ill post info. 15 year old GUY. Best answer: Read more... ...

Mood Disorder Treatment: Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Treatment

Bipolar disorder or as it is also called manic depression is a psychiatric illness that leads to dramatic and unpredictable swings in a person’s mood, energy, thinking and behavior for a long period of time. Unlike ordinary mood shifts, the mood changes of bipolar disorder are extremely intense and affect your ability to function. There are 2 absolutely contrasting phases: bipolar mania en bipolar depression. Very often they occur together and called “mixed state”, but in between these mood swings people with bipolar disorder lead a normal life. Read more... ...

TX Teen Suffering From Depression Speaks Out, Hopes Parents Will See Signs and

by marsmet551 TX teen suffering from depression speaks out, hopes parents will see signs and … Richie said overcoming his depression is something he faces every day. Adolescent depression can be a very sensitive topic to talk about. That's why we asked Richie why he was willing to be part of our interview. “I believe that if any kid comes to … Read more on NBC Latino Read ...

Are Mental Illnesses and Personality Disorders Actually Real?

Question by Wülfenstein: Are mental illnesses and personality disorders actually real? Or are they just big misunderstandings? I mean mental illnesses (i.e. Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia) and personality disorders. What about animals? What’s the story behind them? We’ve never seen animals with mental illnesses before, have we? Amphibians, Dinosaurs, Insects, Mammals, Reptiles etc…not one of them has been demonstrated to have a mental illness or “personality disorder”. Do animals HAVE personality disorders? Mental illnesses? Or are they just complete fabrications or misunderstandings? So why are humans among the few species on Earth that have mental illnesses? Read more... ...

Depression, Epilepsy, Psychosis for Treatment at PHCs in Lagos

...  Epilepsy, Psychosis for Treatment At PHCs in Lagos Patients suffering from depression,epilepsy and psychosis will soon have access to treatment at the primary healthcare, PHC, level in Lagos, if a new project initiated by Mental Health in Primary Care (MeHPriC),through grants from Grand Challenges … Read more on Vanguard Care pathway proposed for adolescent depression Researchers have gathered evidence, developed a care pathway, and identified quality indicators for the management of adolescent depression, according to a special article published online Sept. 16 in Pediatrics. (HealthDay)—Researchers have gathered … Read more on Medical Xpress Read ...

Medication Can Help Bipolars – Rappler

by satosphere Medication can help bipolars – Rappler Psychotherapy, for instance, works well for adolescent depression. Anti-depressants are not recommended for people below 25 years old.” They may even accuse me of witch-hunting, saying, “Dr Ketter never actually said outright medication was bad.” … Read more on Rappler Study Links Autism With Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy However, if the association actually reflects the risk of autism spectrum disorder related to the nongenetic effects of severe depression during pregnancy, treatment may reduce the risk. Informed ...