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Treatment Options for Those Suffering with Clinical Depression

Posted by Elizabeth Till on Feb 27, 2018 1:37:01 PM

Clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), manifests itself differently in everyone. Some of us are genetically prone to experiencing the disorder during our lifetime. Others experience clinical depression as a result of traumatic events or stressful school, work, or personal environments. Changes in brain chemistry and hormones can also cause the onset of clinical depression episodes.

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Topics: Depression, TMS, clinical depression, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), depression treatment, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Antidepressants, Psychotherapy

Lifting the Weight of Clinical Depression

Posted by Elizabeth Till on Feb 2, 2018 1:27:00 PM

Symptoms of clinical depression vary greatly in the population that this mental illness affects, which is about 6.7% of the US adult population (or 16.1 million Americans over the age of 18 each year) according to The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (AADA). Symptoms >may include feelings of emptiness, fatigue, irritation, agitation, anxiety, and failure to enjoy activities which you once considered ‘fun’. Those who are clinically depressed may experience any combination of these symptoms due to a clinically depressed mental state.

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Topics: Depression, Depression Screening, clinical depression, depression symptoms, depression treatment

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New depression screening guidelines established by the U.S. Preventative Task Force suggest that depression screening should be a standard component of your basic medical treatment. Is this a good idea for you?

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