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How Do You Treat Your Depression?

Question by Jacob: How do you treat your Depression?
I have depression. I use to be able to deal with it better but its been getting harder to fight back. Im not taking any medication for it at… Continue reading

Fairwinds Treatment Center – Addressing Depression

Fairwinds Treatment Center – Addressing Depression — Many people with a depressive illness never seek treatment. But the majority, even those with the most severe depression, can get better when they do seek tr…


How a superstar student-athlete became addicted… Continue reading

Depression – Understand the Causes, Recognize the Signs

Depression – Understand the causes, Recognize the Signs — An animation describing what depression is, while highlighting its common signs and symptoms. The animation aims at educating primary care physicians and hea…


Depression May Increase The Risk Of Heart Failure… Continue reading

Inpatient Depression Clinics?

Question by Canteloupe:D: Inpatient depression clinics?
What are some affordable inpatient depression clinics for teenagers? Preferably in Maryland or Virginia. Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by Cole Miller at your service
If you have good insurance you shouldn’t have to pay… Continue reading

Growing Evidence That a Party Drug Can Help Severe Depression

Growing Evidence That A Party Drug Can Help Severe Depression
Teens call it "Special K," a club drug that produces hallucinatory, out-of-body effects. But evidence is mounting that it's also a fast-acting treatment for patients with severe depression. The latest… Continue reading

Party Drug Ketamine Could Help Treat Severe Depression– Research

Party drug Ketamine could help treat severe depression– research
Researchers who tested the drug on 28 people with major depressive disorder found ketamine quickly helped relieve the condition for some – and made a number of them completely well… Continue reading

ECT: Electrode Placement, Age Influence Depression Outcomes

ECT: Electrode Placement, Age Influence Depression Outcomes
ORLANDO, Florida ? In individuals with severe depression who are treated with electrode convulsive therapy (ECT), electrode placement and patient age may have a significant influence on treatment outcomes, new research suggests. A… Continue reading

Is ECT an Effective Treatment for Depression?

Question by Mike: Is ECT an effective treatment for depression?
Are there any irreversible side effects?

Best answer:

Answer by Fridays
ECT MAY be effective in helping treat illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia, but it tends to be used… Continue reading

Are There Any FREE Alcohol Treatment Centers in Phoenix, Arizona?

Question by Jenn: Are there any FREE alcohol treatment centers in Phoenix, Arizona?
My 41 year old brother has been drinking for 20+ years. He is really at a point where there are… Continue reading

Shock Therapy for 14-Year-Olds

Shock therapy for 14-year-olds
ECT, which is used in rare cases to treat severe depression, is one of the most contentious aspects of the Mental Health Bill being debated in Parliament, with the plan to allow 14-year-olds to consent to… Continue reading