Depression Treatment

Depression Medication?

Question by sjteann: Depression medication?
Has anyone taken Pristiq for depression and could tell me their experiences with it. Thank you.

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Answer by Dochallcom, PhD
Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) was approved by the… Continue reading

Treatment Center Questions for Depression?

Question by Sydney: Treatment center questions for Depression?
Okay so I feel so bad and depressed. I am
13 and have had this problem since I was in 3 rd grade. I wanted… Continue reading

Lady Gaga Opens Up on Beating Her Eating Disorder and Depression

Lady Gaga opens up on beating her eating disorder and depression
But the pop star, who smoulders on the cover of the magazine in a sparkling black sequin top, says she was determined to beat depression for her friends, family… Continue reading

Help & Support

Help & support
n CARING UNLIMITED: York County's domestic violence program services include a 24-hour hotline offering support, advocacy, information and referral for victims of domestic violence and their children. All services are confidential and free. Hotline …
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Does Anyone Know of Any Active Online Support Groups for Depression?

Question by alexis: Does anyone know of any active online support groups for depression?
It seems in all the ones I find people don’t post or there are over 500 members or some high number like that so… Continue reading

Depression Compounds Mortality Risk Factors in Patients With Acute Coronary

Depression compounds mortality risk factors in patients with acute coronary
It could be beneficial for clinicians to counsel ACS patients to seek information about depression, according to the panel. In the future, improved depression screening and treatment could improve… Continue reading

First Biological Marker for Major Depression Could Enable Better Diagnosis and

First biological marker for major depression could enable better diagnosis and
In a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the University of Cambridge have identified the first biomarker – a biological… Continue reading

Kids' Checkups Should Include Cholesterol, Depression Tests, Doctors Say

Kids' Checkups Should Include Cholesterol, Depression Tests, Doctors Say
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Doctors should test middle school-age children for high cholesterol and start screening for depression at age 11, according to updated guidelines from a… Continue reading

Weeks After Ann Salazar Died in Custody of Adams County Deputies, Loved Ones

Weeks after Ann Salazar died in custody of Adams County deputies, loved ones
Her mother said Ann was disabled and suffered from bipolar disorder, a mental illness that causes dramatic shifts in mood and energy and can lead to… Continue reading

Hugh 'the Mad Bavarian' Bernreuter at Peace With Boys, Girls Basketball

Hugh 'The Mad Bavarian' Bernreuter at peace with boys, girls basketball
Since the Madman only had a small bit of depression, Dr. Ess decided not to go with the drastic “Tickle Me Elmo” diagnosis, instead prescribing 30 minutes of… Continue reading