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Depression Center   [ Home >  Depression >  More  Related Items ]   DEPRESSION - ARTICLES Link between visual impairment and suicide uncovered August 14, 2008 Visual impairment has many negative impacts on physical and psychological health. According to a new study, loss of vision can even increase the risk of suicide. Diabetics need to watch out for depression July 4, 2008 People with symptoms of depression are more likely to develop diabetes, according to a study. The researchers also found that those with treated type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of depression. Treatment of post-stroke depression is worthwhile June 20, 2008 Depression is common after a stroke. But a new study shows that medication or therapy can help. How to Spot, and Beat, the Holiday Blues December 20, 2007 The elderly may be especially prone to depression at this time of year, experts say. The American Geriatrics Society has offered some helpful tips, which we reproduce her. The Risk of Stroke Is Quadrupled by Depression February 5, 2007 While depression after a stroke is not uncommon, depression before a stroke has not been researched, until now. A new study shows that people under 65 with depression are more than 4 times as likely to have a stroke or TIA in the next 8 years than non-depressed patients. Rapid Relief for Depression, Maybe November 21, 2006 The onset of action of antidepressant drugs is disappointingly slow, but an infusion of ketamine (an anesthetic) produces a good response within two hours that lasts for up to a week. How Older People Can Improve Their Mental Health May 8, 2006 May is Mental Health Month, and to mark the occasion the National Mental Health Association has published a series of tips for people to improve their mental health. We reproduce here 10 suggestions specially framed for older people. Depression and Atherosclerosis September 26, 2005 A new study has tried to clarify our understanding of the relationship between depression and heart attack, by looking at the amount of calcification in coronary arteries and the aorta. Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder March 24, 2005 Cognitive therapy is known to help reduce relapses of bipolar disorder for about a year, but this study evaluates its long-term benefits over a 3-year period. Fight Depression with Exercise! March 11, 2005 It may seem rather obvious, but now a carefully conducted study has provided evidence for the beneficial effects of aerobic exercise - that's walking, cycling, jogging - on mild to moderate depression. Depression Can Be Managed Effectively February 25, 2005 An Australian study has estimated the value of different approaches to managing depression, and demonstrated the benefits of long-term maintenance treatment in reducing relapses, lowering the severity of episodes, and preventing suicide. Blahs, Blues, SAD - What's the Cause? January 21, 2005 The winter blahs, the winter blues, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD - it doesn't matter what you call it, 2% of people in the USA have it. Now some findings show a connection between eye function and SAD, which may explain why light therapy is quite effective treatment . . . Alcohol and Depression: Is There a Relationship? September 3, 2004 Depression and alcohol problems quite often occur together, and it's difficult to understand the relationship between the two. Dr Murphy's article clarifies this, showing that the presence of one increases the risk for the other. Treating Depression at Home July 16, 2004 Depression in the elderly is quite common. Many of the victims live alone, and cannot easily attend suitable treatment centers. PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives for Seniors) is a home-based treatment plan that has produced very encouraging results. An Even Simpler Depression Screening Test February 27, 2004 Failure to diagnose depression is a serious lapse in patient care that occurs too often. Although screening tests exist, they may be too cumbersome for routine use in a family doctor's busy practice. A new 2-question screen has now been reported . . . When the Problem is 'Depression' July 30, 2003 Many people feel depressed and often wonder why - what's the cause of their depression, and what should they do about it. This extract from a European Federation of Neurological Associations booklet provides some answers. Depression, Antidepressants, and ED April 30, 2003 Men taking antidepressants often have erectile dysfunction (ED). This interference with a satisfactory sex life may cause them to stop taking their medication, with serious results. Sildenafil (Viagra®) can help in such cases . . . An Antidepressant for Depression After a Heart Attack? October 25, 2002 One in five people who have a heart attack experience fairly severe depression, which may lead to a delayed or complicated outcome. Antidepressants drugs haven't been used in the past, as they may have a toxic effect on the heart. But now a study has shown that one of the newer types of antidepressants doesn't have such an effect, and can help treat the depression... 'Beating the Senior Blues' October 7, 2002 Depression is common in older people, often related to surrounding changes - loss of family, friends, retirement, or illness. Medication and counseling are invaluable, but there's a lot that sufferers can do for themselves, if they give their mind to it.... Depression May Lead You to Neglect Your Medicines August 23, 2002 Many people with high blood pressure don't take their medications regularly. And if they're depressed, the situation is even worse . . . . Self-Help for Depression? August 23, 2002 The Catch-22 principle can be applied to depression -- "all the things patients must do to recover are made difficult by virtue of the symptoms of depression". Read how such problems can be overcome. Alcohol and Depression: Is There a Relationship? November 28, 2001 Depression and alcohol problems sometimes occur together in people who present for treatment. Up to now, it's been difficult to clearly understand the relationship between the two. A new study sheds light on this, showing that the presence of one disorder increases the risk for the other. Seasonal Affective Disorder -- When Winter Makes You SAD November 13, 2001 If you tend to get more depressed, lethargic, or unfocused during late fall or winter, you might have a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder. The Latest News on St Johns Wort July 2, 2001 If you have ever felt sad, discouraged, dejected, distressed, disheartened, depressed, demoralized, melancholic, or worried, you may have considered taking St. Johns Wort... more Psychotherapist Interrupted: A Caregiver Needs Care July 2, 2001 A psychotherapist is overcome with depression and experiences first-hand the daunting task of finding an antidepressant that doesn't cause side effects. Menopause and Depression: Myth versus Reality July 2, 2001 Going through "the change" does not mean that a woman will automatically become depressed or experience mood swings. Adjusting to menopause may have more to do with your attitude towards it than anything else. Understanding your Emotions - Why do I get so lonely? (Part 2) March 12, 2001 Loneliness may affect you or a friend of yours. But you need not feel helpless against loneliness. There are steps you can take to help yourself or your friend. It requires a little bit of effort, but the results are worth it. Understanding your Emotions - Why do I get so lonely? (Part 1) March 12, 2001 There is a difference between loneliness and wanting to be alone. There can be good reasons for wanting to be alone, but loneliness is another matter. This article explores reasons why someone may want to be alone, and how that differs from loneliness. And once you have identified loneliness, it explains what you can do to relieve that feeling. Brief therapies for depression February 19, 2001 Does psychological treatment for depression mean endless "on the couch" psychotherapy? This study showed that a brief, specific approach to this common problem can effectively reduce symptoms of depression. Depression: A Risk Factor for Heart Disease in Older People February 12, 2001 Healthy older Americans who are depressed may have a higher risk for developing coronary heart disease and dying from all causes, according to the results of a new six-year study. Dead Blue -- a film about surviving depression August 23, 2000 Want to know how depression feels to a victim? Buy or rent this movie. Walk away from depression? April 27, 2000 If you read these pages often, you might come to think that exercise is a cure for everything. Along these lines, a new study has examined the use of endurance (aerobic) exercise in treating older persons with depression . A 'silent' cause of depression in the elderly March 30, 2000 Depression is not uncommon in older persons, and it usually responds to appropriate medical treatment. Not all cases of depression, however, are purely 'psychiatric' in origin . Reducing the Caregiver's Depression January 3, 2000 Providing daily care to demented family members is a physically and emotionally exhausting task. Families provide this care out of love, concern, fear of institutionalization, financial pressures, and/or guilt. Arthritic Depression January 3, 2000 Of all the chronic diseases associated with 'getting old', osteoarthritis is one of the most common. Among all adult Americans, it is the number one cause of disability and cost to individuals, employers, and society as a whole. Depression and the risk of dying November 23, 1999 Depression is usually classified into severe (or major) and mild (or minor) forms. In the severe form the symptoms are obvious, but the mild form is harder to recognize, . Disability obviously can cause depression October 11, 1999 It may seem obvious that people with disabilities should be depressed. "Of course she's depressed", we say. "I'd be depressed too if I couldn't get out and about any more". Not enough testosterone? June 29, 1999 It is commonly accepted that much of the aggression seen in young men is associated with high blood levels of the male sex hormone testosterone. The amount of this hormone in the blood peaks around age 20, and is higher in men at times of success in competition and after strenuous exercise.   RELATED ITEMS Why Do I Get So Anxious? February 14, 2008 Caregivers Need Sustained Support against Depression June 3, 2005 Self-Help for AMD March 24, 2005 Understanding and Helping the Suicidal Person October 29, 2001 Eating at Times of Crisis October 1, 2001 How Much Exercise Do You Need to Get the 'Feel-Good' Factor? 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