MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'About.com Depression' source. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:58:20 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374028&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F17%2Fgrowing-trend-to-prescribe-multiple-psych-meds.htm More and more doctors are prescribing multiple psychiatric drugs to their patients, including combinations with unknown efficacy and side effects, according to a new study. Researchers from the department of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University and New York State Psychiatric Institute studied physicians' prescribing patterns, beginning in 1996, looking at a range of medicines including antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and sedatives. The study authors found that antidepressants were the most commonly prescribed medications, while the most common combinations were antidepressants combined with either another antidepressant, a sedative or a mood stabilizer. During the study period, the number of office visits where two or more drugs were prescribed jumped from about 43% ... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374028 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3374028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370291&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F15%2Fspring-forward-fall-back-into-depression.htm While many look forward to Daylight Saving Time and having more light at the end of the day, others, especially those with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), may find themselves slipping back into depression at this time of year. SAD, according to experts, is caused by a disturbance in our circadian rhythm.  Light entering into the eye controls this rhythm; but, during the winter months when days are shorter we may not be exposed to sufficient light during the morning hours, throwing our circadian rhythm off-balance and creating the symptoms of SAD (depression, fatigue and a craving for sweets). For those with SAD, the longer days of spring bring relief from depression.  The arrival of Daylight Saving Time, however, may cause a temporary return of these symptoms as you are forced to once... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370291 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:42:01 +0100 3370291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370290&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F16%2Fcombo-treatment-may-help-depressed-alcoholics.htm A combination of sertraline (Zoloft) plus naltrexone may help depressed alcoholics stop drinking better than either treatment alone, says a new study. In a 14-week study of 170 patients, University of Pennsylvania researchers found that 54% of the patients who received the combination treatment were able to stop drinking, compared to 21-28% of those who received placebo, Zoloft only or naltrexone only. Those who received the combination treatment also were able to go longer without a relapse (61 days vs. 15 days) "When depression and alcohol dependence occur together," wrote the researchers, "each condition has a negative influence on the outcome of the other, so not only does this pairing of illnesses affect a lot of patients, it also makes the individual disorders worse.  Combining s... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370290 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3370290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350187&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F10%2Fmeaningful-conversation-contributes-to-happiness.htm According to a new study, small talk is great, but meaningful conversation is what connects us to people and makes us happier. For the study, researcher Matthias Mehl and his team equipped 79 college men and women with with a portable device called an electronically activated recorder (EAR), which periodically recorded bits of conversation as the participants went through their daily routines. Every 12.5 minutes a 30 second sample of sound was recorded. The sampling went on for a period of four days, acquiring more than 23,000 recordings (about 300 per participant). Mehl and his team then listened to the recordings, classifying them as either small talk (e.g. "What do you have there? Popcorn? Yummy!) or substantive (e.g. "She fell in love with your dad? So, did they get divorced soon aft... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350187 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346372&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F08%2Fantidepressants-may-increase-risk-of-cataracts.htm This study is the first to identify a statistical link between these antidepressants and cataracts in humans, although previous animal studies had shown that SSRIs could increase cataract risk. The authors note that this study does not prove causation, only that there is a statistical link between the two. They further note that the study was unable to account for smoking - which is a known risk factor for cataracts - and additional studies are needed to confirm their findings. The authors do not believe that this study should be cause for concern. "When you look at the trade-off of these drugs," said lead author Dr. Mahyar Etminan, "the benefits of treating depression - which can be life-threatening - still outweigh the risk of developing cataracts, which are treatable and relatively be... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346372 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:22:44 +0100 3346372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346371&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F09%2Fsleep-apnea-patient-should-be-screened-for-depression.htm Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients with symptoms of excessive sleepiness have the greatest risk of depression, says a new study, and should be screened for this condition. Dr. Stacey Ishman and a team of researchers at Johns Hopkins University evaluated 56 consecutive patients with OSA aged 27-74 who visited a clinic for treatment and compared them with 51 patients who did not have OSA. Overall, significantly more OSA patients met the criteria for depression (29%) than those who did not have OSA (8%). The severity of their sleep apnea was a good predictor of the severity of their depression symptoms, however, their depression symptoms did not predict the severity of the sleep apnea. The patients' scores on a scale measuring the severity of their depression symptoms correlated with t... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346371 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3346371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3326853&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F03%2Fobesity-and-depression-are-linked-say-researchers.htm Obesity appears to be linked with an increased risk of depression, say researchers, and the link also works in the other direction. Floriana S. Luppino and a team of researchers at Leiden University Medical Center and GGZ Rivierduinen, Leiden, the Netherlands, analyzed the results of 15 previous studies involving 58,745 participants which examined the relationship between depression and obesity over time. "We found bidirectional associations between depression and obesity: obese persons had a 55% increased risk of developing depression over time, whereas depressed persons had a 58% increased risk of becoming obese. The association between depression and obesity was stronger than the association between depression and overweight, which reflects a dose-response gradient," said the authors.... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3326853 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3326853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322201&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F02%2Fbelief-in-god-improves-response-to-depression-treatment.htm Belief in a higher power may actually improve a patient's response to medication, says a Rush University Medical Center research team. A total of 136 adults with major depression or bipolar depression at inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities in Chicago participated in the study. They were surveyed after admission and eight weeks later using three standardized instruments for assessing intensity, severity and depth of depression as well as feelings of hopelessness and spiritual satisfaction. The researchers found that those patients who scored in the top third of the Religious Well-Being Scale were 75% more likely to respond to their medication. They further found that these improvements were not tied to how hopeful the patients felt and appeared to be linked only to their perce... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322201 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3322201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3311507&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F26%2Fmoms-antidepressant-use-may-delay-babys-development.htm If a mother takes an antidepressant during pregnancy, her child may experience delays in certain aspect of his development, according to Dr. Lars Henning Pederson and his research team at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark. Pederson's team identified 400 women who had taken antidepressants during pregnancy, as well as 500 women who were depressed but took no medication. Based upon the women's own reports, they then compared how many children hit specific developmental milestones - such as sitting up, following the direction of sounds with their eyes, expressing irritation and walking. The researchers found that, at six months, the only differences between the two groups of babies was in their gross movements. Babies who were exposed to antidepressants during the second and third trime... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3311507 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3311507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3302218&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F24%2Facupuncture-may-help-depression-during-pregnancy.htm A new study has found that acupuncture may be a safe and helpful alternative to medication for depression during pregnancy. "We tested acupuncture as a standalone treatment," said study author Rachel Manber, a professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, "and the results are very positive." For the study, Manber and her team recruited 150 pregnant women who were diagnosed with major depressive disorder. All study participants were between 12 and 30 weeks pregnant. The women were randomly assigned to one of three groups: depression-specific acupuncture, control acupuncture or massage. The depression-specific acupuncture was a protocol specially designed for the study while the control acupuncture involved needling acupuncture points not known to be associated with depression rel... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3302218 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3302218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298218&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F22%2Fkids-who-like-sweet-taste-report-more-depression.htm According to new study published in the journal Addiction, children's response to intensely sweet flavors is linked to a family history of alcoholism as well as depression. Lead author Julie A. Mennella, Ph.D. and her team studied 300 children between the ages of 5 and 12 by having them taste five different levels of table sugar dissolved in water and then asking them which level of sweetness they preferred. The also asked the children questions to ascertain whether they had symptoms of depression and information about familial alcohol abuse was obtained from their mothers. The researchers found that almost half of the children had a family history of alcohol abuse, while about one quarter of the children exhibited symptoms of depression. A liking for intense sweetness was greatest in the ... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298218 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:05:22 +0100 3298218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298217&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F23%2Fdepression-cognitive-difficulties-not-always-linked.htm Contrary to popular thinking, depression and cognitive difficulties may not always go hand in hand, say UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. In their study, the researchers examined 35 studies published between 1991 and 2007 which investigated links between depression severity and impairments in various aspects of cognition, such as processing speed, attention, memory, language ability and executive function (cognitive abilities that control and regulate other abilities and behaviors). Processing speed - one's ability to take in information, process and act upon it quickly - was found to be most often affected by depression, the researchers found. However, there wasn't as a clear a link between depression and deficits in other aspects of cognitive function, such as attention, concen... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298217 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3298217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3275706&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F16%2Fpaxil-may-raise-death-risk-for-those-taking-tamoxefin.htm Breast cancer patients who are taking Tamoxefin to prevent a recurrence of the disease should not take the antidepressant Paxil (paroxetine), a new study suggests. Women in the study who took both drugs together had a greater than average risk of dying from breast cancer. The study looked at medical records for 2,430 breast cancer patients who had been taking tamoxefin. About 1 out 4 of these women had also taken Paxil; and, on average, about 41% of the time that the women were taking tamoxefin they were also taking Paxil. The researchers found that there was about one extra death from breast cancer for every 20 women who had taken the two drugs together. The researchers believe that the risk of death from breast cancer was increased because Paxil interferes with the cancer-preventing a... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3275706 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3275706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3266830&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F12%2Fdesigner-alexander-mcqueen-dead-from-possible-suicide.htm Various news outlets are reporting that internationally renowned fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London apartment Thursday morning. Although no official cause of death has been released yet, it is believed that 40-year-old McQueen took his own life. The UK media organization, Sky News, has reported that McQueen was found hanged in his apartment and that local police would not be treating the death as suspicious. According to celebrity gossip blogger, Perez Hilton, McQueen's mother, Joyce McQueen, passed away just last week and he lost a good friend, Isabella Blow, to suicide just three years ago. Some are speculating that grief over these deaths could have played a role in McQueen's suicide. McQueen was an English fashion designer known for his unconventional desig... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3266830 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3266830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3258856&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F10%2Fearly-abuse-linked-to-depression-in-kids.htm Depressed children who were abused before the age of five have physiological differences created by that abuse, says a new article appearing in the journal Child Development. According to the article, children who experience mistreatment - whether it is physical, sexual or emotional - grow up under a great deal of stress. Cortisol is a hormone which the body produces to help regulate stress, but, when stress is chronic and overloads the system, cortisol can reach either very high or very low levels, damaging health. The researchers studied more than 500 low-income children between the ages of 7 and 13, about half of whom had been abused or neglected in some way. They found that high levels of depression occurred more frequently in those children who had been abused early in life, compare... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3258856 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3258856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254342&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fmothers-depression-during-pregnancy-linked-to-antisocial-teens.htm According to a newly published study, mothers who were depressed during pregnancy were four times more likely to have children who exhibited antisocial behavior during their teen years. The study included 120 inner-city teens and their mothers. The mothers were interviewed while pregnant, following giving birth and when the children were 4, 11 and 16 years old. In addition to the link between maternal depression and antisocial teens, the researchers found that women who were prone to aggressive and disruptive behavior during their teens were more likely to become depressed during their pregnancies, which shows, say the researchers, that a mother's history predicts her children's behavior. "Although it's not yet clear exactly how depression in pregnancy might set infants on a pathway tow... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254342 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:41 +0100 3254342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254341&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2Ffamily-therapy-helps-suicidal-teens.htm Teens with suicidal thoughts and elevated depression had a stronger and faster reduction in their symptoms when treated using family therapy as opposed to standard treatment in the community, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The researchers studied 66 children between the ages of 12 to 17 who sought treatment in primary care settings or emergency rooms with severe suicidal thinking and depression symptoms. Parental participation in the study was required, with parents being viewed "not as the problem, but as the curative medicine," according to study author Guy S. Diamond, Ph.D., director of the Center for Family Intervention Science of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "Most treatment models mainly work with the ... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254341 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3254341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3235719&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F03%2Fantidepressants-links-to-lactation-problems.htm According to a new study scheduled to appear in the February issue of Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, women who take SSRI antidepressants may experience delayed lactation after giving birth and may need additional support if they chose to breastfeed. "The breasts are serotonin-regulated glands," said study co-author Dr. Nelson Horseman of the University of Cincinnati, which means that "the breasts' ability to secrete milk at the right time is closely related to the body's production and regulation of the hormone serotonin." Commonly used antidepressants such as Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil all belong to a class of drugs called SSRIs, which affect serotonin re-uptake, and might also affect serotonin regulation in the breast. The study looked at the effects of SSRI antidepre... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3235719 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3235719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231362&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F01%2Fworkers-afraid-to-depression-seek-help-due-to-workplace-stigma.htm In an online survey conducted by the American Psychiatric Association of 1,129 workers, more than 40% said their employer was either supportive or very supportive of workers who sought out care for health concerns. Of these same employees, however, a high percentage believed that seeking help for particular psychological problems - such as drug addiction (76%), alcoholism (73%) and depression (62%) - would not be as accepted. "It is important to support an environment that encourages employees taking care of their physical and mental health," said Dr. Alan Axelson, chairman of the association's Partnership for Workplace Health Advisory Council, in a press release. "Research supports the fact that when people receive needed care, they are healthier and more productive - and employers reali... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231362 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:08:44 +0100 3231362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231361&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Fantidepressant-may-improve-cogitive-function-after-stroke.htm Patients who receive the antidepressant escitalopram (Lexapro) appeared to do better in recovering their thinking, learning and memory skills than those who took a placebo or who participated in problem-solving therapy, according to an article published in the February issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. According to background information in the article, there is growing interest in therapies which can be administered in the first few months after a stroke, which is the time period when there is the most spontaneous recovery of lost motor and cognitive skills. Antidepressants are believed to be potentially helpful to stroke patients in their recovery because they stimulate production of substances essential for nerve cell growth. Dr. Ricardo E. Jorge and his associates at the Unive... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231361 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3231361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227550&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F01%2Fworkers-afraid-to-depression-seek-help-due-to-workplace-stigma.htm In an online survey conducted by the American Psychiatric Association of 1,129 workers, more than 40% said their employer was either supportive or very supportive of workers who sought out care for health concerns. Of these same employees, however, a high percentage believed that seeking help for particular psychological problems - such as drug addiction (76%), alcoholism (73%) and depression (62%) - would not be as accepted. "It is important to support an environment that encourages employees taking care of their physical and mental health," said Dr. Alan Axelson, chairman of the association's Partnership for Workplace Health Advisory Council, in a press release. "Research supports the fact that when people receive needed care, they are healthier and more productive - and employers reali... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227550 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3227550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212105&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F27%2F3-key-factors-help-kids-avoid-social-rejection.htm Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have identified three key factors in children's behavior which can lead to social rejection, and, in turn, make children more prone to academic failure, dropping out of school, depression or anxiety and experimentation with drugs. Dr. Clark McKown and his colleagues at the Rush Neurobehavioral Center observed two groups of children. One was a random sample of 158 children in the Chicago school system. The other was a random sample of 126 clinic-referred children. They found in their study that some children have a difficult time picking up on non-verbal or social cues. For example, they may not notice when someone's shoulders slump in disappointment or hear the change in pitch in their voice when they are excited. Secondly, they found that s... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212105 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3212105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208233&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F25%2Fdepressed-workers-less-productive-even-with-antidepressant-treatment.htm Even after receiving treatment with antidepressants, depressed workers costs employers more in short-term disability and absenteeism, says a report in the February Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Suellen Curkendall of Thomson Reuters Healthcare and her team of researchers used insurance claims and employee health and productivity databases to examine the relationship between antidepressant treatment and productivity costs. What they found in their study was that depressed employees are about twice as likely to use short-term disability leave, compared to workers who were not depressed. Those workers with severe depression were three times as likely. Deficits in productivity were significant, according to the report, with short-term disability costs of about $1,000 fo... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208233 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:10 +0100 3208233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208232&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F26%2Fschool-support-lacking-for-emotional-and-behavioral-issues-say-some-parents.htm According to a press release from the University of Michigan Health System, the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health recently asked almost 1,100 parents across the U.S. to rate their children's schools on how well they support children with emotional, behavioral or family problems. According to the survey, 37% of parents gave their primary schools an A grade for their support of children with behavioral issues, while 34% gave them an A for their support of kids with emotional or family issues. In addition, 22% of parents gave their secondary schools an A grade for their support of children with behavioral, emotional or family problems. In overall education, 52% of parents gave primary schools an A and 38% gave secondary schools an A. According to Matthew Davi... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208232 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3208232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189045&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F20%2Fgoogle-trends-indicate-rising-suicidal-thoughts-in-americans.htm A recent look at Google search trends indicates that more and more Americans may be having suicidal thoughts. Kelly Bush, director of the Lee Drake Foundation, found a troubling trend when doing online research for their upcoming Records for Awareness program. When searching various terms related to suicide, Bush found that the phrase "suicidal thoughts" was searched about 5500 times per day. "It wasn't the number of searchers that caught my eye," said Bush, "It was the increase over time that bothered me." Bush found that there was a 488% growth in searches for this keyword phrase between January 2004 and January 2010. Bush further noted that the rise seemed to coincide with America's growing economic woes, with a increase of a 323% occurring during the last six months alone. The Lee Dr... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189045 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3189045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185212&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F18%2Fasthma-patients-at-risk-for-depression.htm Patients with asthma have a significantly increased risk of developing depression, according to a recent study. In addition, the combination of depression and asthma is associated with a significantly increased risk of death. The study results, which were presented by Dr. Paul Walters of the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College, London, at the annual meeting of the North American Primary Care Research Group, were based upon a longitudinal cohort study including 11,275 asthma patients with no history of depression and an equal number of control subjects matched for age and sex from the United Kingdom's General Practice Research Database. During ten years of follow-up, the incidence of depression was significantly higher in the group having asthma (22.4 per 1,000 person years versus 13.... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185212 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:39:07 +0100 3185212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185211&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fexcess-of-serotonin-receptors-may-be-cause-of-antidepressant-failure.htm The presence of of an excess of a particular type of serotonin receptor in the brain may be the reason that antidepressants fail to help half of those who use them, says a new study from Columbia University Medical Center researchers. The study, which was done using mice, is the first to link the number of receptor sites and antidepressant treatment and may lead to finding ways to help patients who do not currently respond to antidepressants. Most antidepressants, according to study author Rene Hen, a professor of pharmacology at the Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Columbia University, work by increasing the amount of serotonin made by cells (called raphe neurons) deep in the brain. But, if too many 1A receptor sites are present on these neurons it sets up a negative feedbac... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185211 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3185211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3166957&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F13%2Ffirst-patient-successfully-treated-with-deep-brain-stimulation.htm A team of neurosurgeons at Heidelberg University Hospital and psychiatrists at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim, Germany have, for the first time, successfully treated a patient with severe depression using a technique called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), according to a case study reported in the journal Biological Psychiatry. The patient was a 64-year-old woman who had suffered from depression since the age of 18. Previous treatment with medication and electroconvulsive therapy had failed to help her; but, thanks to the DBS procedure, she is now completely symptom-free for the first time in years. Deep brain stimulation involves the implantation of electrodes within the brain which are connected with wires to a electronic impulse generator implanted in the chest. This "b... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3166957 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3166957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163645&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F11%2Fyouth-have-more-mental-health-problems-now-than-in-the-past.htm According to findings based upon responses to a popular psychological questionnaire in use since the 1930's, more young people are reporting depression and mental health problems today than in the past. (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163645 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:58:44 +0100 3163645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163644&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F12%2Favatar-movie-makes-people-depressed.htm This article is indeed making light of a very real condition. No matter how moving this movie may be, it can not compare to the pain of clinical depression. To suggest that fans of any popular movie are "depressed" or "suicidal" simply to write a sensational story is a slap in the face to those who actually do have depression. While I don't doubt that what these fans are feeling is a real phenomenon, I think it's irresponsible of the article's author to imply it in any way resembles clinical depression. What are your thoughts?"Avatar" Movie Makes People Depressed? originally appeared on About.com Depression on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 04:35:44.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163644 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3163644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3145853&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F06%2Fbenefits-of-antidepressants-may-vary-with-severity-of-depression.htm The benefits obtained from antidepressants may vary according to the severity of the patient's depression, says a new article appearing in the January 6, 2010 issue of JAMA, and they may provide little benefit at all for those with mild to moderate depression. Jay C. Fournier of the University of Pennsylvania and his colleagues conducted a meta-analysis to estimate the benefit of antidepressant treatment vs. placebo across a wide range of initial symptom severity in patients with depression, combining data from six large-scale, placebo-controlled randomized trials including 718 adult patients. The authors found that the efficacy of antidepressant treatment varied considerably and was dependent upon the severity of symptoms. True drug effects (defined as an advantage of antidepressant tre... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3145853 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3145853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142424&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F04%2Fmore-u-s-patients-receive-multiple-psych-meds.htm More and more U.S. patients are being prescribed multiple psychotropic medications - including antidepressants and antipsychotic medications - according to a report in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatriy. According to background information provided in the report, there is some evidence that combining different types of psychotropic medications may be beneficial for patients. For example, if a patient does not respond completely to a particular antidepressant, they may respond better if given a second antidepressant with a different mode of action. In order to examine trends in this phenomena of prescribing multiple psychotropic medications, Ramin Mojtabai of Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University and Mark Olafson of Columbia University Medical Center ... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142424 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:00:24 +0100 3142424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142423&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F01%2F05%2Ffew-with-major-depression-get-adequate-treatment.htm Many adults in the U.S. with major depression either do not receive treatment or the treatment they do receive is not adequate, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. The report further states that certain ethnic and racial groups are even less likely than other groups to receive adequate care for their depression. Hector M. Gonzales and his colleagues at Wayne State University in Detroit analyzed data from the National Institutes of Mental Health's Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys, which combined three nationally representative studies. During these studies, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 15,762 adults between 2001 and 2003. Of those surveyed, 8.3% had major depression, including 8% of Mexican Americans, 11.8% of Puerto Ric... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142423 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3142423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129347&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F29%2Fstop-procrastination-now.htm Never do today what you can put off for tomorrow. Better yet, never put off 'til tomorrow what you can avoid altogether! I don't know who coined these phrases, but they must have been a depressive. The symptoms that we face, such as fatigue and hopelessness, make it so easy to say to ourselves, "I'll just put this off until tomorrow when I feel better". Before we know it, that deadline is creeping up on us and we're starting to panic. What's the best way to deal with panic? Hide your head in the sand and hope it goes away! Not really, but procrastination an easy habit to fall into and as the panic mounts, so does the depression. The more depressed we get, the more we avoid reality. Read More Stop Procrastination--Now! originally appeared on About.com Depression on Tuesday, December 29th, ... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129347 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:19:51 +0100 3129347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129346&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F30%2Fbad-choices-bad-habits.htm A habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes almost an involuntary response. If we consider this habit to be undesirable then we may label it a "bad habit". People spend countless hours and dollars each year attempting to break these bad habits and often do not have any success. Why? Because there is no magic bullet. Change is hard work and there is no short cut to achieving it. The steps a person needs to take, however, can be very simply outlined. To effect a change in habits, one needs to bring the action back into the realm of consciousness and regain the ability to make choices. Read More Bad Choices, Bad Habits originally appeared on About.com Depression on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at 00:00:45.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Depressi... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129346 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3129346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126518&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F28%2Fchange-your-life-2.htm Are you contemplating making some changes in your life? Unfortunately, although most of us start out full of resolve and determination, we end up falling short of our goals. We know we can benefit from change in our lives, but how do we make those changes become lasting ones? Read More Change Your Life originally appeared on About.com Depression on Monday, December 28th, 2009 at 11:51:51.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126518 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3126518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3114974&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F23%2Fholiday-support-chat.htm Feeling especially blue this time of year? A moderated chat room is open 24/7 at Depression Haven to support you. I know all of the moderators personally and give this site my highest recommendation. Holiday Support Chat originally appeared on About.com Depression on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 at 00:00:54.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3114974 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3114974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111147&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F22%2Fhelp-seniors-beat-the-holiday-blues.htm While the holidays are commonly thought of as a time of joy and celebration, they may be a time of a time of sadness and isolation for the elderly, especially if they have lost loved ones or are experiencing health or financial difficulties. According to the American Geriatrics Society, there are some things that seniors can do combat holiday depression. Get out and about. Ask friends and relatives for help in getting to parties and events or invite them to your home. Volunteer. Volunteer work can lift your mood by taking your mind off your own troubles. Contact local schools, religious organizations or charities to learn about opportunities. Don't drink too much alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant and can make you feel even worse. Accept and express your feelings. There's nothing wrong with... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111147 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3111147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108280&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Fdoes-a-white-christmas-make-you-blue.htm One recent evening I was watching my neighbors put up a dazzling display of lights on their home. Judging by the wattage being consumed they had more Christmas spirit than anyone around. Suddenly I heard a barrage of angry shouts from the mother. The lights were malfunctioning and she was upset. I said to myself "something is definitely wrong with this picture". Although the Christmas holidays are supposed to be a time of peace, joy, and love, all too often we spend it angry, stressed, and blue. Why does this happen and how can we avoid it? I have a few tips to share that I think can help you have a much happier holiday. When a White Christmas Makes You Blue originally appeared on About.com Depression on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 00:00:19.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: Abou... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108280 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3108280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3104910&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F19%2Fteen-pot-smokers-more-prone-to-depression-anxiety.htm Teenagers who smoke marijuana daily may be damaging their brains and making themselves more prone to depression and anxiety as adults, according to a new study out of McGill University. The researchers at the University found that when adolescent and adult lab rats were exposed to the active ingredient in marijuana for 20 days, only the adolescent rats were adversely affected. Changes observed in the rats included a decrease in a substance in the brain called serotonin, which is believed to play a role in depression. Increases in another substance called norepinephrine, which has been associated with anxiety, were also noted. Although the study was carried out on rats, study author Gabriella Gobbi said the results could be extrapolated to humans. The results suggest, according to Gobbi... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3104910 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3104910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100693&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F18%2Fantidepressants-may-raise-womens-stroke-risk.htm Older women who take antidepressants have a small, but statistically significant, increased risk of having a stroke or dying, compared to women who do not take antidepressants, says a new study. The study compared six-year data on 5,500 postmenopausal women who began taking antidepressants after enrolling in the Women's Health Initiative trial to data on over 130,000 women who did not take an antidepressant. The researchers found that women taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - a class of drugs including the popular antidepressants Celexa, Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft - had a 45% increase in risk for stroke and a 32% increase in risk for dying from any cause. Similar results were found for another class of antidepressants called tricyclics. Overall risk for any given wome... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100693 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3100693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089154&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F15%2Ffeeling-sad-this-holiday-season.htm Ever notice how a gray, rainy day makes you feel gloomy and tired, but a sunny day can leave you feeling cheerful and energized? Well, there's a scientific reason for this. Insufficient exposure to sunlight has been associated with low levels of melatonin and serotonin, abnormalities of cortisol, carbohydrate craving, weight gain, and sleep disturbance. Some of you out there may have also noticed that you find a seasonal fluctuation in your moods, feeling depressed in the winter months. Take a look at your calendar and you'll soon see why. Each year on June 21 we experience the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. With our longest hours of sunlight smack dab in the middle of summer it's no wonder we're happier this time of year! After this date, however, the days progressively ge... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089154 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3089154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079244&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F11%2Fhigher-blood-lead-levels-associated-with-depression-in-young-adults.htm According to a report in the December issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, young adults with higher blood levels of lead appear to be more likely to also have major depression and panic disorders. Maryse F. Bouchard, Ph.D., M.Sc., of the Université de Montreal, Canada, and Harvard School of Public Health and her colleagues examined data from 1,987 adults between the ages of 20 and 39 years who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 1999 and 2004. The participants underwent a diagnostic interview to identify depression, panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. They also had a blood sample collected and analyzed for lead. Bouchard's team found that the one-fifth of the participants with the highest levels of lead in their blood (2.11 micro... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079244 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3079244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071009&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F09%2Fantidepressant-may-lead-to-personality-changes.htm Patients taking an antidepressant may experience changes in their personality separate from the alleviation of their depression, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. In the background material provided in the article, the authors write that two personality traits - neuroticism and extraversion - have been related to depression risk. Those with depression tend to be more neurotic and less extraverted. People who are neurotic tend to experience negative emotions and emotional instability, while those who are extraverted tend to be socially outgoing and have a tendency to experience positive emotions. Both are traits which are believed to be linked to the brain's serotonin system. Tony Z. Tang, Ph.D, of Northwestern University, and his colleagues stud... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071009 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3071009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063154&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F06%2Fbest-gifts-for-the-depressed.htm Is someone you love depressed and you want to give them something special for Christmas to show that you care? This is a list of items that our forum members said they would find especially helpful when they are going through a rough time during the holiday season. It includes thoughtful gifts in every price range. Holiday Gift Guide Best Gifts for the Depressed originally appeared on About.com Depression on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 at 10:00:03.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063154 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:00:03 +0100 3063154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063153&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F07%2Fnew-warning-added-to-desipramine.htm According to Sanofi-Aventis, maker of the antidepressant desipramine (Norpramin), a new warning have been added to the drug's label indicating that the drug may be potentially lethal in patients with a family history of certain heart conditions. In addition, new language regarding overdosage has been added. (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063153 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3063153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044629&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F12%2F01%2Fdecember-is-seasonal-depression-awareness-month.htm With the shortest days of the year falling in December, this is the peak time for seasonal affective disorder. Could it be a lack of sunlight that's causing your winter blues? Click through to learn more about SAD and what you can do to defeat seasonal mood changes. Read More December Is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month originally appeared on About.com Depression on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 00:01:53.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044629 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3044629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039706&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F29%2Fpostpartum-depression-prevention.htm After giving birth, about 30% to 80% of women will experience "baby blues," feeling mild depression, weepiness, irritability, fatigue and moodiness. These mood changes occur in response to the hormonal changes that follow childbirth and rapidly resolve within hours or days. About 10% of women, though, will go through postpartum major depression (PMD), experiencing more severe, lasting symptoms. Good self-care and support from family and friends can help many women, although others will require treatment with medication and/or therapy. Steps you can take to prevent postpartum depression include: Read More Postpartum Depression Prevention originally appeared on About.com Depression on Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at 12:54:19.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039706 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:54:19 +0100 3039706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039705&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F30%2Felderly-who-use-psych-meds-at-risk-for-falls.htm Elderly persons who use psychotropic medications such as antidepressants and sedatives may be at greater risk for falls, according to a report in the November 23, 2009 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. This finding is significant, says the authors, because more than 30% of seniors will fall at least once a year, and falls and their complications are the fifth-leading cause of death among the elderly in the developed world. John C. Woolcott, M.A., of University of British Columbia and Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcomes Sciences, Vancouver, Canada, and his associates analyzed 22 previous studies involving 79,081 participants older than age 60 and evaluated nine drug types: antihypertensive agents; diuretics; beta-blockers; sedatives and hypnotics; neuroleptics and antipsychoti... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039705 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3039705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3029704&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F25%2Fholiday-support-chat.htm Feeling especially blue this time of year? A moderated chat room is open 24/7 at Depression Haven to support you. I know all of the moderators personally and give this site my highest recommendation. Holiday Support Chat originally appeared on About.com Depression on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at 13:58:54.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3029704 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3029704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3018903&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F21%2Fviagra-for-women.htm A new drug called flibanserin is being hailed as a potential "Viagra-like drug for women," according to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and the University of Ottawa in Canada. Flibanserin, which was originally developed as an antidepressant, did a very poor job in treating depression, says principle investigator for North America John M. Thorp, Jr., but it is effective in treating low libido, a common problem among depressed women. Thorp, Elaine E. Jolly, overall principle investigator, and their colleagues pooled data from four clinical trials of flibanserin conducted in the U.S., Canada and Europe, including a total of 1,946 pre-menopausal women aged 18 and older who had been randomly selected to receive either the drug or placebo for 2... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3018903 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:02:22 +0100 3018903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3018902&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F23%2Ftranscendental-meditation-may-reduce-depression-high-blood-pressure-risk.htm Transcendental Meditation may be an effective way to reduce depression, anxiety, blood pressure and anger among college students at risk for high blood pressure, says a new study set to appear in the December 2009 issue of the American Journal of Hypertension. The study was conducted at American University using 298 college students randomly placed in either a Transcendental Meditation group or a wait-list control group over a three-month period. A subset of 159 students considered to be at risk for high blood pressure were analyzed separately. At baseline and again after three months, blood pressure, psychological distress and coping ability were evaluated for this group. Among the students at risk for high blood pressure, significant improvements in blood pressure, psychological distress... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3018902 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3018902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999434&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F17%2Fresearchers-to-investigate-whether-more-sleep-can-help-depressed-teens.htm Depression in teens could be reduced, say researchers, by something simple, yet often lacking: a good night's sleep. Teenagers should be getting about nine hours of sleep per night, according to experts, but few do. In fact, the average teen only gets about seven hours of sleep per night. While in the past it was believed that poor sleep was simply a byproduct of depression, thinking on this matter is changing. Chronic sleep deprivation may actually be a cause of depression, experts say. Allison Harvey, a clinical psychologist at UC Berkeley and her team at the university's Sleep and Psychological Disorders Laboratory have plans to research this problem by recruiting 60 middle and high school students to discover if more sleep may indeed be a valid way to prevent or treat teen depression. ... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999434 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2999434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995632&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F16%2Fnational-survivors-of-suicide-day.htm On Saturday, November 21, 2009, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will be sponsoring its 11th annual National Survivors of Suicide Day. This event, designed to reach out to those who have lost a loved one to suicide, offers participants a chance to connect with other survivors for support and healing. Conferences will be offered in cities nationwide, with those conferences being linked by a live national broadcast by satellite/webcast from 1-2:30 p.m. EST. The conference will be broadcast live on the AFSP website at the same time, followed by an online chat. Many of the conference sites will also hold panel discussions, workshops and other activities both for survivors and for professionals. List of Conference Sites Register for the Webcast Learn More : Resource... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995632 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2995632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2988988&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F13%2Fwomen-more-likely-to-be-depressed-after-stroke.htm Women are at somewhat greater risk of suffering from depression following a stroke than are men, according to a new review of the existing medical literature. Brittany Poynter and colleagues from the University of Toronto examined 56 studies related to stroke and depression, consisting of more than 75,000 people, 12,000 of which were women. The time between the stroke and the onset of depression in these people ranged from between under two weeks to 15 years. In women, rates of depression after stroke ranged from about 6% to 78%, while in men rates ranged from 4.7% to 65%. This finding is significant, according to Poynter, because depression after a stroke is associated with greater disability, reduced quality of life and an increased risk of death. The authors say these higher rates of de... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2988988 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2988988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984691&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F12%2Famericans-dont-believe-they-know-much-about-depression-says-survey.htm In a survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), respondents reported that they do not believe the know much about depression. They are, however, very aware of the risks of not getting treated. The survey included responses from members of the general public who do not know anyone with depression, caregivers of adults with depression and adults living with the condition. It was conducted online between September 29 and October 7, 2009 and included 1,015 people who did not know anyone with depression, 263 caregivers and 513 with depression. Some of the survey's other findings: Seventy-one percent of the survey takers believe they know some symptoms of depression, while 39% reported that they did not know many or any at all. Fifty perc... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984691 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2984691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977189&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F09%2Fdepressed-and-pregnant-you-may-need-a-flu-shot.htm According to Ohio State researchers, pregnant women who are depressed may be more prone to severe flu symptoms if they catch the seasonal flu. The researchers based their conclusions upon 22 pregnant women who had received a seasonal flu shot. Those with significant depression symptoms had a stronger inflammatory response to the flu shot than those who were not depressed. These findings suggest, say the researchers, that a depressed pregnant woman's immune system behaves differently, possibly causing them to have more serious symptoms if they do contract the flu. "Inflammatory responses to vaccination do no harm, are mild, and typically go away within a few days. But an extended inflammatory response to vaccination, such as the one seen in women with the most depressive symptoms, isn't e... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977189 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2977189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2971861&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F06%2Fwhom-to-call-if-youre-feeling-suicidal.htm Are you feeling overwhelmed and are considering suicide, but you're not sure whom you can call on for help? There are numerous agencies and organizations out there who want to help you. In the U.S., you can make a toll free call to either 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255 for immediate assistance. Canadian crisis resources can be found through the Centre for Suicide Prevention. To locate crisis assistance in other countries, please consult The Befrienders Worldwide for listings. To learn more about your options for assistance during times of crisis, click the blue link at the top of this post. In Crisis? originally appeared on About.com Depression on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 00:00:54.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2971861 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:54 +0100 2971861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2971860&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F08%2Fbefore-you-buy-a-light-box.htm There are many products on the market that claim to help Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), but not all meet the recommended requirements. These are the requirements recommended by the Center for Environmental Therapeutics (CET) for effective light box therapy. Make sure that any unit you purchase meets these specifications. Light Box Requirements : Feeling SAD As the Days Grow Shorter? SAD Symptoms The Best Treatment for SAD Alternatives to Bright Light Therapy for SAD Light Therapy for Disorders Other Than SAD Before You Buy a Light Box originally appeared on About.com Depression on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 00:30:48.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2971860 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2971860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950631&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F02%2Fpsych-meds-may-increase-risk-of-premature-delivery.htm Women with a history of depression who used psychiatric medications had triple the risk of giving birth to a premature baby, according to a study in the September/October issue of Women's Health Issues. Amelia Gavin and her team at the University of Washington, University of Michigan and Michigan State University, found that a combination of medication use and depression - either before or during pregnancy - were strongly associated with delivery before the 35th week of pregnancy. The researchers also found that, without medication use, elevated levels of depression symptoms at midpregnancy and history of depression did not pose the same increased risk of preterm delivery. At this point it is not clear, however, whether the medications are the direct cause of preterm delivery or whether me... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950631 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2950631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934560&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F28%2Fworking-moms-least-likely-to-receive-depression-treatment.htm An analysis of national data on 2,130 mothers conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine found that working mothers were less likely to receive adequate treatment for their depression. A possible reason suggested for why these women do not receive the treatment they need is that they work long hours, making it difficult for them to find the time to seek help. It was also suggested by the report that, because of women's difficulties in finding time to seek help, the workplace would be a useful location to provide depression intervention. "Services like employee-assistance programs can help these mothers get screened and treated, even if they are unable to visit a provider or a mental health professional in the health-care setting," said study co-au... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934560 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2934560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927152&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F26%2Fwhy-antidepressants-dont-always-work.htm According to background information provided in a new paper by Northwestern University researchers, over half of antidepressants fail to provide relief to depression sufferers. Their research seems to indicate it may be because what we believe about what triggers depression is entirely wrong. Eva Redei and her team used rats which were genetically engineered to become severely depressed. They isolated specific genes in this group of rats and compared them with four genetically different groups of rats which had been exposed to chronic stress for two weeks. When they studied gene changes that increased or decreased in particular brain regions, they found that the genetically different rats that had been exposed to stress did not have any significant overlap in their genetic changes with the... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927152 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2927152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924749&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F24%2Fcbt-better-than-light-therapy-for-prevention-of-sad.htm In a study comparing light therapy versus cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), University of Vermont researcher Kelly Rohan found that CBT may be most effective at preventing future episodes of the disorder. Rohan randomized 69 people with SAD, a form of depression which occurs during the fall and winter months, into one of four groups: light therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, a combination of the two or a wait-list control group. She then surveyed the participants the following winter to determine how well the interventions had prevented a recurrence of the disorder. Rohan determined that only 7% of the group treated with CBT had a recurrence, compared to 36.7% of those treated with light therapy. The recurrence in the combination ... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924749 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:33:52 +0100 2924749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924748&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F25%2Fglaxo-must-pay-2-5-million-in-paxil-birth-defects-case.htm According to a report in The Philadelphia Enquirer, GlaxoSmithKline, manufacturer of the antidepressant Paxil, must pay $2.5 million to settle a claim that the drug caused severe heart defects in 3-year-old Bensalem, PA boy. The verdict is the first in 600 similar cases, which allege that Glaxo knew Paxil causes birth defects, but hid that knowledge in order to protect their profits. Paxil generated about $942 million in sales last year, accounting for 2.1% of Glaxo's total revenue. The boy's mother, Michelle David, claimed that her son, Lyam Kilker, suffered from life-threatening heart defects because she had used the drug during her pregnancy. There was no previous history of heart defects in her family, according to David. By a 10-2 margin, the jury found Glaxo had "negligently fail... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924748 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2924748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904758&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F19%2Ffeeling-sad-as-the-days-grow-shorter.htm Have you ever noticed how a gray, rainy day makes you feel gloomy and tired, but a sunny day can leave you feeling cheerful and energized? Well, there's a scientific reason for this. Insufficient exposure to sunlight has been associated with low levels of melatonin and serotonin, carbohydrate craving, weight gain, and sleep disturbance. Some of you may have also noticed that you find a seasonal fluctuation in your moods, feeling depressed only in the winter months. Take a look at your calendar and you'll soon see why. Each year on June 21 we experience the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. With our longest hours of sunlight in the middle of summer it's no wonder we're happier this time of year. After this date, however, the days progressively get shorter until the winter solsti... About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904758 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2904758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890487&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F14%2Fsocial-networking-sites-are-good-barometer-of-suicidal-intent-say-researchers.htm By analyzing posts made on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, it may be possible to help prevent suicide, according to Victoria University researchers Dr. Tiong-Thye Goh and Yen-Pei... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890487 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2890487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886342&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F13%2Fmediterranean-diet-reduces-depression-risk.htm People who eat a Mediterranean style diet - lots of vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish - appear to be less likely to become depressed, say researchers at the... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886342 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2886342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2875867&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F09%2Fdepressed-teens-may-be-at-risk-for-internet-addiction.htm According to Taiwanese researchers, teens with various mental disorders, such as depression and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), may be more at risk for becoming addicted to using the Internet. The... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2875867 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2875867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2868798&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F07%2Fdrop-the-soda-habit-and-feel-better.htm Dropping your habit of drinking sugary, caffeinated beverages like Coke and Pepsi could make you feel better, research suggests. Cross-national epidemiologic studies have identified a possible link between sugar intake and... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2868798 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2868798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862313&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F05%2Fchantix-suicide-link-questioned.htm Earlier this year, the FDA ordered a "black box" warning be added to the drugs Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion), which are both used as aids in quitting smoking. ... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862313 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2862313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855447&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F02%2Fnational-depression-screening-day.htm October 8, 2009 will be National Depression Screening Day. Screening sites all over the US will be offering free depression screenings. International screening sites are also available. ... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855447 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2855447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2838808&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F28%2Fobesity-alcohol-and-depression-linked-in-women.htm According to Dr. Carolyn A. McCarthy of Seattle Children's Research Institute, obesity, alcohol and depression are all interlinked issues for women. In 1985, Dr. McCarthy and her team began following a... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2838808 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2838808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2832022&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F25%2Ftreating-depression-during-pregnancy.htm The decision of whether to use antidepressants during pregnancy is a difficult one for many mothers; and, because there are no clear cut answers at this point, it is important... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2832022 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2832022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828058&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F24%2Fearly-detection-of-postpartum-depression-risk-possible.htm According to a news release from the Scientific Information and News Service in Spain, researchers at the Polytechnic University of Valenica have been studying a new methodology which shows promise... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828058 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2828058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814334&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F21%2Faround-about-3.htm Useful depression-related content around the About.com network: Cognitive Therapy for Depression and Anxiety - A type of therapy which seeks to help depression by helping people change the way they think. Overcoming... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814334 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2814334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807492&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F18%2Fi-think-im-depressed-now-what.htm So you've decided you need to see someone for your depression. Now what? Your first visit should be to your family doctor for a thorough checkup. There are several medical conditions... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807492 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2807492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2803790&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F16%2Fsweep-away-your-blues.htm Did you know that sweeping your floor could make you feel better? Actually as a little as 20 minutes a week of any sort of physical activity could help your mood,... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2803790 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2803790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2792972&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F14%2Faround-about-5.htm Useful depression-related content around the About.com network: 10 Rules of Medication Safety - Take your meds properly and stay safe. ECT Experiences - First person accounts of experiences with ECT. VNS for Anxiety... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2792972 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2792972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2785791&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F11%2Fcoping-with-the-anniversary-of-911.htm September 11, 2009 marks the eighth anniversary of a series of terrorist attacks that our nation will never forget.  While some have moved forward and recovered from the trauma that... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2785791 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2785791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778297&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F09%2Fis-your-child-struggling-in-college.htm When kids enter college it can be both an exciting and challenging time for them. They have new freedoms as well as new responsibilities. They may become homesick... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778297 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2778297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772420&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F07%2Fbest-sources-of-fish-oil.htm Research has shown that fish oil, which is rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, may be useful in the treatment of depression. Epidemiological studies suggest that either... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772420 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2772420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765881&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F04%2Fdo-you-know-a-child-at-risk-for-suicide.htm According to the the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), suicide is the third leading cause of suicide among youth aged 10 to 19 years old. These tragic deaths... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765881 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2765881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757607&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F02%2Fcan-antidepressants-help-grief.htm Grief and depression go hand-in-hand, with depression being considered a normal part of the grieving process. Generally, it is not necessary to treat someone who is grieving for depression.... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757607 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2757607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2743978&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F28%2Fbecome-a-positive-thinker.htm Did you know that you can talk yourself right into a funk? Think about it. How good would you feel after calling yourself a fat, lazy pig? ... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2743978 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:23:07 +0100 2743978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751658&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F31%2Fvitamins-for-depression.htm Did you ever wish that you could take a vitamin for depression? Well, for some of you it may be just that simple. There are a variety of vitamin deficiencies... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751658 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2751658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2743977&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F28%2Fpositive-thinking-challenge.htm I'd like to invite everyone reading this to join in on a challenge with me. First of all, I'd like you to take the time to read an article... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2743977 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2743977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737534&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F26%2Fpoll-did-you-have-postpartum-depression.htm Mothers, did you have depression after the birth of your baby? How severe was it? To learn more about the spectrum of postpartum affective disorders ranging from a... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737534 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2737534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2729966&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F24%2Fhow-to-cope-with-antidepressant-side-effects.htm All antidepressants have potential side effects, although not everyone will experience all of them or to the same degree. Some side effects will go away on their own as your... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2729966 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2729966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724687&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F21%2Fhow-to-help-your-child-with-depression.htm Although there's a myth that childhood is a carefree, happy time, even children can feel deep sadness and depression. Here's how you can help them cope wth their feelings.... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724687 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2724687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2715821&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F19%2Faround-about.htm Useful depression-related content around the About.com network: Nine Natural Remedies for Depression - Learn about natural alternatives for treating depression. Are You At Risk for Postpartum Depression? - How likely are you... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2715821 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2715821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2708973&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F17%2Fwhat-is-cognitive-therapy.htm In many, many cases depression actually is the result of negative thoughts. When bad things happen, we begin chastising ourselves with such thoughts as: "I'm no good."; "I'm a total... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2708973 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2708973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702190&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F14%2Fbattered-men-the-hidden-side-of-domestic-violence-2.htm Often we tend to think of domestic violence as something that happens to women. Investigators at the Group Health Center for Health Studies, however, say domestic violence against men... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702190 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2702190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695266&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F12%2Fpill-splitting-can-save-you-money.htm High medication costs getting you down? Pill splitting may be just the answer you are looking for.... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695266 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2695266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2681763&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F07%2Fsuicide-myths-quiz.htm When it comes to suicide, myths and half-truths abound. Test your knowledge about suicide myths and facts with our Suicide Myths Quiz.... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2681763 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:21:30 +0100 2681763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688473&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F10%2Fthesaurus-creator-used-words-to-escape-depression.htm One of the reference books that I frequently refer to in my writing is Roget's Thesaurus. You may remember using it in school. It provides lists of synonyms... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688473 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2688473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2681762&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F07%2Fforum-too-scared-to-talk-to-a-therapist.htm "I was wondering if any of you were ever afraid to go to a therapist. I'm realizing that I probably need one but I'm too scared. I feel... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2681762 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2681762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674165&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F05%2Fexercise-helps-depression.htm You've probably read about the research that indicates that exercise can help depression. If you're like me, you may wonder how that information can help when just getting out... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674165 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2674165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667255&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F03%2Ffaq-what-is-the-difference-between-counseling-and-psychotherapy.htm "Counseling" and "psychotherapy" are terms that are often used interchangeably. What is the difference between them?... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667255 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2667255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2660571&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F31%2Fforum-effexor-xr-and-hives.htm "My daughter had been taking Effexor XR (75 mg) for several months when she began to develop hives all over her body. Her doctors are fairly certain it is... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2660571 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2660571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653560&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F29%2Ftop-10-signs-that-you-might-have-a-thyroid-problem.htm Did you know that weight gain and depression are two possible signs of a thyroid problem? According to About.com Thyroid Guide Mary Shomon, at least 27 million Americans have... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653560 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2653560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645104&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F27%2Frecovering-from-self-injury.htm Contrary to popular belief, self-injurious behavior has more to do with survival than suicide. Those who self-injure do it as a means of self-preservation, a way to quell the storms... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645104 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2637698&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F24%2Fforum-how-to-revive-a-doa-libido.htm "What can I do? I told my husband that it has nothing to do with him -- it's the meds -- but it's hard to watch his crestfallen face... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2637698 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2637698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2629948&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F22%2Ftips-for-keeping-a-clean-house-when-you-are-depressed.htm Depression destroys so much of our motivation and energy that it can become difficult to keep up with day-to-day chores, yet a dirty living environment only serves to make us... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2629948 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2629948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616647&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F20%2Fclinical-depression-vs-sadness.htm Q. What is the difference between clinical depression and sadness? A. Although depression is often thought of a being an extreme state of sadness, there is a vast difference... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616647 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2616647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2613748&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F17%2Fforum-childhood-depression.htm From our forum: "I am a divorced mom and I am concerned about my oldest child who is now 12.There are many issues she has had to face, from... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2613748 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2613748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2605852&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Flooking-for-a-place-to-chat-live.htm If you're new you may not know about the a place called Depression Haven. It was founded by the group of people who used to host for our chat... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2605852 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2605852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591361&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F10%2Fwhy-are-you-so-sad-a-childs-book-about-parental-depression.htm Is your child confused or upset because you don't feel up to doing things with them like you used to? "Why Are You So Sad? A Child's Book About Parental... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591361 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:33:00 +0100 2591361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598083&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F13%2Fpoll-do-you-feel-happy-about-being-depressed.htm A member recently asked a very provocative question: "Do you sometimes feel 'happy' about being depressed and not want to overcome it?" Once you get past your outrage,... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598083 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2598083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2591360&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F10%2Funderstanding-emotions-in-traditional-chinese-medicine.htm This article from Cathy Wong, our Alternative Medicine Guide, provides some insight into how emotions and physical health are interconnected. Depression, for example, is related to the health of... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2591360 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2591360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576367&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F06%2Fwhat-is-cognitive-therapy-2.htm Cognitive therapy makes the assumption that thoughts precede moods and that false self-beliefs lead to negative emotions. Cognitive therapy aims to help the patient recognize and reassess his patterns of... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576367 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2576367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560974&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F01%2Fforum-talk-therapy-or-meds.htm "I guess there is alot of controversy over this one... I've heard they work best together, but can one substitute for the other? If anyone is knowledgeable in this field,... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560974 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2560974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570086&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F03%2Fsex-and-depression.htm From the forum: "Someone please help! I think that not wanting sex is a symptom of depression. Does anyone else have this problem? I do not... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570086 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2570086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2560973&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F01%2Fdo-you-have-a-drinking-problem.htm Many of those with depression resort to alcohol as a form of self-medication. Has your alcohol use slipped out of your control? The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2560973 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2560973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555994&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F29%2Ffaq-what-is-major-depressive-disorder.htm According to the DSM-IV, a person who suffers from a major depressive disorder must either have a depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities consistently... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555994 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2527630&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F26%2Fredirect-negative-thinking.htm LITLMOUS1 writes: "Lately I have been wanting to learn better coping skills for my depression. I notice a pattern of negative thinking that causes my depression. I... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2527630 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2527630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517119&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F25%2Fhows-your-thyroid.htm Have you been evaluated for thyroid problems? If you experience such symptoms as sensitivity to cold, weight gain, dry skin and hair, menstrual problems, "brain fog" or changes in... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517119 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2517119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2508835&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F23%2Fforum-better-nutrition-needed-not-drugs.htm An informative post made on our forum by a nutritionist: As a Clinical Nutritionist I look at the problem of depression in a entirely different point of view from... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2508835 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:11:10 +0100 2508835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2508836&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F22%2Fpoll-do-you-believe-meds-help.htm CRAZEDSARA's opinion: "I think they help when the problem is chemical, which it is (at least partly!) with me. But, I see a lot of people who are 'depressed'... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2508836 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:30:26 +0100 2508836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2508834&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F24%2Ffaq-what-is-the-difference-between-clinical-depression-and-sadness.htm Although depression is often thought of a being an extreme state of sadness, there is a vast difference between clinical depression and sadness. Sadness is a part of being human,... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2508834 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2508834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2508837&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F21%2Fforum-dating-and-depression.htm FRUITYMOODY asks: "I met someone and the relationship is blossoming. We have deep intimacy which means we are very open and honest with each other. My question... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2508837 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:36:19 +0100 2508837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2508838&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F15%2Fare-generics-as-good-as-brand-name-drugs.htm Are generic drugs as good as brand name drugs? In theory, yes. The FDA requires generic drugs to have the same quality, strength, purity and stability as brand... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2508838 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:29 +0100 2508838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2508839&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F12%2Fadequate-sleep-may-ward-off-teen-depression.htm Teens whose parents required them to go to bed by 10 PM or earlier were less likely to be depressed or have suicidal thoughts, according to a new study presented... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2508839 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:18:12 +0100 2508839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2508840&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F10%2Ffaq-is-there-a-cure-for-depression.htm Right now there is no cure. Antidepressants correct the chemical imbalance only for the time you are taking them. As we come to understand it more, I think there will... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2508840 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:43 +0100 2508840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463706&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F06%2Fdepression-diagnoses-go-down-after-fda-suicide-warning.htm In 2003, the Food and Drug Administration released a warning about the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in young people using antidepressants. Researchers have now found that this... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463706 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2463706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2457456&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fsome-antidepressants-may-increase-risk-of-breast-cancer-return.htm About half a million U.S. women take tamoxefin, a drug which cuts in half the chances of breast cancer recurrence. Of these, many also take antidepressants for hot flashes,... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2457456 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:05:45 +0100 2457456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2457455&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F04%2Fdepressed-teens-worry-about-their-familys-reaction-says-study.htm After interviewing 368 teens, both with and without depression, researchers found that social stigma and worries about how their families would react were some of the main barriers to getting... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2457455 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2457455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2446574&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F29%2Fare-you-and-your-therapist-a-good-match.htm I just ran across an article on the Psychology Today Web site that I thought I'd share. It deals with the client-therapist relationship and how it can make or... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2446574 Thu, 28 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2446574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2440456&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F28%2Ffaq-what-is-a-nervous-breakdown.htm A. Nervous Breakdown is not a term that the medical community uses. Historically people have been embarrassed by mental illness and the term nervous breakdown is a euphemism... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2440456 Mon, 25 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2440456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2433440&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F22%2F4-in-10-college-kids-are-depressed.htm More than 42% of college students surveyed at 40 colleges said they had felt down, depressed or hopeless for several days during the previous two weeks and 13% showed signs... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2433440 Fri, 22 May 2009 10:06:44 +0100 2433440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2433441&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F22%2Fdepression-may-be-more-closely-linked-to-obesity-in-women.htm Depression may be more strongly associated with obesity in women than in men, according to researcher Tuan-Anh Nguyen. At the American Psychiatric Association Meeting, Nguyen reported that, overall, the obese women... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2433441 Fri, 22 May 2009 10:04:52 +0100 2433441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2433439&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F25%2Fatypical-depression-more-common-among-african-americans.htm Atypical depression symptoms - such as increased appetite, oversleeping and weight gain - may be more common among African-Americans than Caucasians, researchers have found. Oreisa O'Neil and her colleagues at Howard... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2433439 Fri, 22 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2433439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2423511&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F18%2Fsleep-and-suicide.htm Poor sleep quality increases the risk for both suicidal thinking and suicide attempts, say a new study. Researchers at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and the University of Warsaw... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2423511 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2423511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416248&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Faround-about-2.htm Useful depression-related content around the About.com network: Depression Information for Men - What men need to know about depression. Depression Over 50 - Do you know the warning sings if an older... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416248 Wed, 13 May 2009 13:18:02 +0100 2416248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416247&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F15%2Fvitamin-deficiencies-and-depression.htm Q. Could a vitamin and mineral supplement help my depression? A. The answer to this question is "maybe". There are several vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can cause... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416247 Wed, 13 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2416247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416249&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F11%2Ftips-to-reduce-sexual-side-effects.htm One of the great ironies of depression treatment is that while depression can rob you of your desire for sex, the drugs that treat it can be much worse, causing... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416249 Mon, 11 May 2009 13:00:57 +0100 2416249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416250&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F09%2Fhypothyroidism-and-depression.htm Have you been feeling tired and depressed lately? Before you assume that you need an antidepressant, you might want to consider having your thyroid checked. Hypothyroidism, a disease in which... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416250 Sat, 09 May 2009 12:03:42 +0100 2416250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2402962&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F08%2Fnewer-not-always-better-when-it-comes-to-antidepressants.htm Newer antidepressants are not necessarily better than the best existing drugs, according to two new reviews which compared 12 commonly used antidepressants. The studies analyzed in the reviews were those comparing... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2402962 Tue, 05 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2402962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2397804&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F05%2Fpromising-new-therapy-for-the-treatment-resistant.htm Researchers at three U.S. institutions have been studying a new form of brain stimulation called cortical brain stimulation, with promising results. "Imaging and transcranial magnetic stimulation studies have demonstrated that the... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2397804 Sat, 02 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2397804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387975&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F02%2Fvitamin-and-mineral-deficiencies-that-may-cause-depression.htm Did you ever wish that treating depression were as simple as taking a vitamin? Well, for some of you, it may be just that simple. There are a variety of... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387975 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2387975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375590&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F27%2Fthe-myth-of-a-happy-childhood.htm Childhood depression is a topic very close to my heart, and, given that National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is coming up on May 7th this year, I thought I... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375590 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:35:50 +0100 2375590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375591&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F27%2Fdepression-knowledge-quizzes.htm Do you have all the facts about depression? Take our two Depression Knowledge Quizzes and find out. Depression Knowledge Quiz I Depression Knowledge Quiz II... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375591 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:38:16 +0100 2375591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375589&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F29%2Freducing-job-stress-may-prevent-depression.htm According to a new study appearing in the May 1, 2009 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology, reducing your job stress may lower your risk of depression. The study found... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375589 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2375589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375592&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F24%2Fhow-do-you-find-credible-health-information-online.htm One of the things I love about the Internet is that you can find information about anything and everything under the sun. Need to know how late your local... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375592 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:26:22 +0100 2375592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353595&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F21%2Funipolar-and-bipolar-depression-have-subtle-differences-says-study.htm New research suggests that depression in patients with bipolar disorder may be slightly different from depression in patients with unipolar depression. Lauren Weinstock and colleagues from Warren Alpert Medical School at... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353595 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2353595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330424&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F15%2Fapril-showers-bring-may-suicides.htm According to the Priory Group, a seasonal variability in suicide rates exists worldwide, with more suicides occurring in the warm, sunny days of spring and early summer than any other... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330424 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:17:45 +0100 2330424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330423&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F17%2Fcan-ssris-make-you-fall-out-of-love.htm Have you ever felt like your antidepressant has killed more than just your ability to orgasm? Like it's killed all your feelings of love for your partner as well?... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330423 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2330423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330425&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F14%2Fstress-and-depression-vary-by-region-says-study.htm Certain geographic areas of the U.S. have consistently higher or lower incidence of an indicator of stress and depression called Frequent Mental Distress (FMD), according to a new study which... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330425 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:33:00 +0100 2330425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330426&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F10%2Fcognitive-behavioral-therapy-helps-seniors-reduce-worry.htm Older adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) had greater improvements in measures of worry, depression and mental health when they received cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), according to a study published... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330426 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:06:56 +0100 2330426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330427&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F08%2Ftwo-non-drug-treatments-reduce-depression-after-heart-surgery.htm Two non-drug treatments - cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive stress management - were found to be more effective than usual care in treating depression following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330427 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:38:11 +0100 2330427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330428&cid=s_38339_172_f&fid=38339&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdepression.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F07%2Fare-we-pushing-our-kids-too-hard.htm When my daughter started kindergarten six years ago I was quite dismayed to learn that she had homework to complete every week. Homework? In kindergarten? When I... (Source: About.com Depression) About.com Depression consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330428 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:51:29 +0100 2330428