Depression is a mood disorder in which patients experience immense sadness, irritability and self-blame. When the symptoms are left unchecked, they can escalate to thoughts and attempts of suicide. For some patients, the symptoms of depression are...
Depression refers to a mental condition characterized by such symptoms as sadness, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating, suicidal thoughts and agitation. Additional symptoms of depression include loss of libido (sex drive) and fatigue....
If you have severe acne, you're probably pretty unhappy about the way your skin looks. But you may not realize that two of the medications commonly prescribed for moderate to severe acne actually can cause clinical depression in users:...
Depression is a mental illness characterized by prolonged feelings of intense sadness, lack of interest in every day life and worry. Depression may be triggered by a number of factors, including stress, bereavement and social isolation, or you may...
Approximately 10 to 15 million Americans experience clinical depression in any given year, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Effective treatment can be gained through the use of psychotherapy or medications. Scientists...
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a mental health illness that often coexists with depression, meaning that people may require treatment for these disorders at the same time. Treatments with medications can effectively reduce...
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 26.2 percent of Americans that are over the age of 18 suffer from depression. Many people take medication for their depression; in fact, the Center for Disease Control reports that out of 2.4...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression are frequently comorbid, meaning they often occur together. Antidepressants with strong serotonergic properties are typically most effective at treating both OCD and depressive symptoms. Because...
Depression and anxiety are psychological disorders that affect a patient's emotions and ability to function in daily life. Medication is often prescribed to help manage symptoms; however, medication doesn't treat the cause of either disorder.
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, depression is one of the most treatable psychological disorders, with 80 to 90 percent of those treated showing some relief from their symptoms. Pharmacological treatment is one...
Many people with depression are uncomfortable taking a continuous regimen of prescription drugs, and opt to use supplements as a treatment for their condition. Depression is characterized by a loss in energy, a loss in pleasurable activities,...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for determining the safety of a drug for its labeled usage based on data from clinical trials. Numerous drugs across several classes have been approved for the treatment of depression. The...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the highest rate of suicide is in elderly males, and more than four times as many men than women die of suicide in a given year. Although females generally outnumber males when it comes to...
In order for an antidepressant medication to be marketed in the United States, it must receive approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This usually follows extensive clinical trials in which people suffering from depression take the...
Depression, anxiety and memory loss are conditions that may require medical treatment, depending upon the severity of symptoms. Mild forms of each, such as grieving over a lost loved one, becoming nervous before performing or forgetting someone's...
Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression. According to the Mayoclinic.com, hormones, work overload and sexual abuse are among the factors that may increase a woman's risk of depression.
Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder characterized by depressed mood or loss of interest in activities accompanied by insomnia or sleeping too much, fatigue, changes in appetite or weight, feeling hopeless or worthless, difficulties with...
If you suffer from depression, you may wonder whether you should take medication or not. Antidepressant medications, while generally safe, can have some unpleasant side effects. Though they can dramatically improve your mood, they may affect your...
When depression leads to self-medication, it can compound the difficulties that the person is already experiencing. Often, people who are going through depression will turn to alcohol or drugs to deal with gloomy moods and negative thoughts. It...
The effectiveness and safety of giving antidepressant medications to children is controversial, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that these medications may lead to greater risks of suicidal thoughts and actions, particularly in the...
Depression is a common but serious condition. According to a 2007 study by Donald Brown, ND, Alan R. Gaby, MD, and Ronald Reichert, ND, 13 percent to 20 percent of adults exhibit some symptoms of depression at some point in their lives. Some will...
Antidepressants work by affecting three different molecules in the brain that play a role in mood regulation. These chemicals, or monoamines, are called serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. Each antidepressant medication is classified according...
Effexor 37.5, also known as venlafaxine, is a medication that belongs to the drug classification serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It is used to treat depression. The number 37.5 refers to a low dosage of the medication.
Major depressive disorder, the clinical name for depression, affects as many as 14.8 million adults over the age of 18 in any given year. It's the leading cause of disability for people age 15-44, according to the National Institute of Mental...
The number of children diagnosed with clinical depression is growing: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states that 5 percent of children have major depression, one type of depression disorder. Using antidepressant medication is one...
Antidepressants help people with severe depression by altering brain chemicals to change moods. Doctors can prescribe several types of antidepressants. Patients may use one type of medication and switch to another if it does not bring improvement....
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 19 million Americans suffer from depression while four million Americans suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. It is not uncommon for these illnesses to go hand-in-hand; many who are...
According to the National Institutes of Health, bipolar disorder is a "brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks." Also known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar...
In a given year, depression affects nearly 10 percent of Americans over the age of 18. Its effects can be devastating, leading to disability, chronic illness and even suicide. Depression is, however, highly treatable, with 80 to 90 percent of...
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