Depression Overview: Depression Overview
Consider asking your doctor or mental health specialist the fullowing: What type of depression do I have? How severe is it? What are the symptoms of depression? What are the possible causes of depression? In my case, what do you think the cause is? What are the treatment options? What is the best method (or combination of methods) of treatment for depression? Does depression go away? How will depression affect me over the long term? Should another type of mental health specialist, like a psychia
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Don't Drive Under the Influence of Antidepressants. Depression affects driver judgment and behavior. Poor concentration and problems processing information can be treated, but antidepressants can make driving dangerous.If you are unsure whether depression affects your driving - you will need to check with your doctor or consultant who will be able to advise you.People who are dealing with depression sometimes have major memory and concentration problems and may also be dealing with suicidal thou
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At any one time one worker in six will be experiencing depression, anxiety or problems relating to stress. It's a normal part of working life. Of the nearly 19 million American adults with a depressive disorder, almost 90 percent of them say that their illness has affected their ability to do their job. Nationally, depression affects at least one in six of us, and this figure can be higher in high performing organisations where a lot of pressure is placed on employees to deliver.Work is on the w
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Different people have different symptoms. If you are depressed, you will probably notice some of the following:Feeling sad or «empty» can’t get to sleep Feeling hopeless, irritable, anxious, or angry Loss of interest in work, family Feeling very tired Not being able to concentrate or remember details Overeating, or not wanting to eat at all Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems Inability to meet the responsibilities of work, caring for fam
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Depression is a potentially life-threatening mood disorder that affects 1 in 6, or approximately 17.6 million Americans each year. 1.In 1997, suicide was the 8th leading cause of death in the United States. 10.6 out of every 100,000 persons died by suicide. The total number of suicides was approximately 30,535. Up to 15% of those who are clinically depressed die by suicide.Unipolar forms of depression are more common in women than men. In Britain, 3-4% of men and 7-8% of women suffer from moder
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People who have been diagnosed and or treated for depression prior to quitting smoking should monitor any changes in symptoms carefully as they begin and move forward in their smoke-free journey. Some may experience changes in their symptoms, which may necessitate a change in treatment. If you experience drastic mood changes when you quit smoking, or if they persist for an extended period of time, a visit with your physician is advisable.If you have depression, smoking or exposure to secondhand
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