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The latest Depression News articles published daily. [1]
Dr. Jantz and The Center, Inc. do not endorse any of the information that is presented in the articles listed below. [2]
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Teenagers who smoke could be setting themselves up for depression later in life, according to a new study. [4]
Read more articles in the Depression News Archives. [...] New research suggests that the worse your sleep problems get, the more likely you may be to have thoughts of suicide or planning a suicidal act. [...] Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration approved Lexapro for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder in adolescents 12- to 17-years-old. [3]
A fact sheet that describes the symptoms of depression and the reasons why women are more likely than men to suffer depression. [2]
High-flying Celtic Tiger executives hit by the recession may now be a major suicide risk, it has been claimed. [...] Mothers who deliver two or more babies are more likely to have developed moderate to severe depression within nine months of giving birth than mothers who have a single baby, say U.S. researchers who analyzed data from a nationally representative survey of children born in 2001. [3]
Asking a few simple questions about mood and life enjoyment during a routine exam can pinpoint women who might be suffering from depression and set the stage for further evaluation and treatment. [2]
It takes weeks or months for the effect of most antidepressants to kick in, time that can feel like an eternity to those who need the drugs the most. [4]
For children and teens suffering from depression, most antidepressant drugs are riskier and less effective than commonly thought. [...] Bright light therapy may relieve depression during pregnancy, possibly as well as antidepressants would. [2]
Functional magnetic resonance imaging of men and women under stress showed neuroscientists how their brains differed in response to stressful. [4]
Sources:
[1] Depression News from Medical News Today
[2] Current News on Depression
[3] Depression News - Topix
[4] ScienceDaily: Depression News