Depression causes tremendous suffering for many people. A 2008 statistical report by the National Institute of Mental Health says depression affects 15 million American adults each year and is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages...
Depression and anxiety affect millions of Americans each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Although depression and anxiety may produce different symptoms, the treatments for both typically fall into two categories:...
Depression is an illness that affects an individual not only mentally but emotionally and physically as well. It is traditionally treated with antidepressants and therapy. While not widely studied, there are some home treatments available,...
Depression is a serious mental health problem, affecting the patient's mood, behavior and cognitive functions. Depression can occur at any age, including during childhood. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry states that about 5...
Depression does not describe a single disorder calling for a straightforward course of treatment. Often misused as an umbrella term, depression actually includes several different disorders and may be a symptom of a different disorder, rather than...
Depression affects more than 20 percent of the American populace, and medications to treat this disorder are often over prescribed or misprescribed. Holistic remedies offer a safe alternative to prescription drugs, which can be expensive and...
One in five teenagers are diagnosed with depression before adulthood, according to Arthur Schoenstadt, MD, author of the eMedTV article "Teen Depression." Despite the prevalence, HelpGuide states that only 20 percent of depressed teenagers receive...
Homeopathy is one of many holistic or alternative medicines to re-emerge over the past several decades. Developed over 200 years ago by German physician Samuel Hahnemann and practiced in the United States since the early 19th century, the...
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...
The American Cancer Society suggests that a diagnosis of cancer can be especially frightening, and that the individual may experience numerous emotions and fears or denial related to the future. Signs and symptoms related to cancer distress can...
The National Institute of Mental Health reports that approximately 6.7 percent of the U.S. population is depressed in any given year. While symptoms of depression, by definition, persist over a period of weeks or more, many of these people never...
While medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants are popular treatment methods for depression, some people prefer ways of treating this condition that do not require taking a pill. Options exist;...
Depression that starts during early childhood is a serious mental health concern because it affects the child's mood and her ability to function normally at home and at school. Dr. Jay L. Hoecker of the Mayo Clinic and author of the article...
More than 15 million people in the United States suffer from depression. It is an illness that leaves most feeling isolated and alone, as they are unable to realize it is not due to personal weakness or fault. While medications can effectively...
Eating a nutrient-rich diet with adequate vitamins may help treat symptoms of depression and anxiety. Many Americans experience both anxiety and depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Signs of depression and...
Herbs have been trusted for centuries to cure, prevent and treat disease. However, with the introduction of more conventional methods of medical treatment, experts have now concluded that folk remedies and ancient healing techniques are not all...
Two types of depressive states exist that plague Americans, major depression - that disrupts thinking, daily activities and behaviors, and mild depression, or dysthymia, that has fewer acute symptoms. Women tend to suffer more than men, and those...
According to the non-profit group Depression Support, statistics show that by the year 2020, depression may rise to be the second highest health issue in the world. Also, over half of people view depression as a weakness or feel stigmatized. Often...
Depressive symptoms are more than just feeling blue from time to time. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression interferes with your life and hinders your ability to function normally. Depressive symptoms may require...
Depression is a serious condition that interferes with daily life and normal functioning. Depression is characterized by extreme sadness, hopelessness, helplessness and sometimes self-hatred. Depressed people may experience poor concentration and...
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five teens has experienced an episode of depression. The Centers for Disease Control warn that adolescent depression can cause multiple auxiliary problems such as poor grades, substance...
Depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, anger, hopelessness and worthlessness interfere with day-to-day functioning for weeks or longer. As of 2011, there is no exact cause known for depression. Treatments mainly involve the...
A balanced diet plays a role in the treatment of depression since some foods contain substances that can help improve moods by increasing certain chemicals in the brain. Treatment for depression requires professional therapy and medication, but...
Melatonin is the hormone responsible for regulating our circadian rhythm, or sleep-wake cycle. Its production is affected by the availability of light. More melatonin is produced at night when it is dark and its production is reduced during the...
Depression is a physical disease per the June 1, 2009 issue of "Frontiers in Bioscinece." Using Positive Transmission Tomography of PET scan imaging decreased activity in three brain regions can be seen in depressed patients. These areas are...
In the United States, 5.4 percent of people ages 12 and over experience depression during any two-week period, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2005 to 2006. Depression causes you to have a regularly low mood,...
Light therapy is often used for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), in which people fall into depression during certain times of the year, usually in fall and winter. The depressive disorders may stem from time changes and adjustment to daylight....
Depressive disorder, also called major depression, causes disabling symptoms that interfere with a person's ability to function normally. People with depressive disorder may have difficulty working, sleeping, eating or enjoying activities that...
Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter, a chemical that carries nerve signals across the gap between nerve cells in the brain. Dopamine agonists are drugs that bind to dopamine receptors on nerve cells, thereby taking the place of dopamine. The...
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