Depression
Your Treatment Options
There are many types of treatment that can help alleviate the symptoms of depression. Two-thirds of people living with the condition never seek treatment, even though 80 percent of all people with clinical depression who seek treatment do see improvement within a matter of weeks. Not all treatments will work for everyone. Your doctor can help determine which method or methods are right for you.
Typical depression treatments involve medications, therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes, and, typically as a last resort, medical procedures.
Exercise, Depression, and the Brain
Exercise is often the first thing your doctor will recommend to help your depression. Learn how exercise positively affects brain chemistry.
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Drugs and Medications
Drug therapy is typically used for most depression patients. Learn about the different types of antidepressants on the market.
Your Therapeutic Hobby: Baking
Learn how to harness your inner baker and what it can do for your stress level.
A Dose of Gratitude: How Being Thankful Can Keep You Healthy
Growing research on gratitude shows that the more thankful people are, the happier they are. Learn why and how to practice daily acts of thanks.
Beating Depression Naturally
Some people prefer to treat their health problems naturally. Learn about different, all-natural ways to help your depression.
Sunlight: A Natural Way to Fight the Blues
When you're in the grips of depression, letting in a little sunlight can help lift your mood and improve your health.
The Importance of Mental Fitness
Mental dexterity is as important as physical dexterity. Learn some exercises for the mind that will help keep your brain balanced.
Tips to Break Free of the Winter Blues
You’re more sensitive to your environment than you may think. As temperatures drop, spirits often do, too. Be proactive this winter and prevent SAD before first snowfall.
Giving Back to Help Yourself: The Rewards of Volunteering
Not only does volunteering benefit the cause, but by it also makes you feel better about yourself. You can work volunteering into even the busiest schedule.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are the most commonly prescribed antidepressant because of the low incidence of side effects.
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, or SNRIs, are typically used for people who do not respond to SSRIs.
What Are MAO Inhibitors?
MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) are a class of medications used to treat depression, yet they're typically reserved for a special sect of patients.