More Than One-third of Adults Experiencing Major Depressive Episodes Did Not Talk to a Care Provider
02/21/2014 08:50 AM EST
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - - PDF
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Depression
Also called: Clinical depression, Dysthymic disorder, Major depressive disorder, Unipolar depression
Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who have depression, the feelings do not go away. They persist and interfere with your everyday life. Symptoms can include
- Sadness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy
- Change in weight
- Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
- Energy loss
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Depression is a disorder of the brain. There are a variety of causes, including genetic, environmental, psychological, and biochemical factors. Depression usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30, and is much more common in women. Women can also get postpartum depression after the birth of a baby. Some people get seasonal affective disorder in the winter. Depression is one part of bipolar disorder.
There are effective treatments for depression, including antidepressants and talk therapy. Most people do best by using both.
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Overviews
- Depression(American Psychiatric Association)
- Depression(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Latest News
- Could Thyroid Activity Raise Depression Risk in Seniors?(02/20/2014, HealthDay)
- More Than One-third of Adults Experiencing Major Depressive Episodes Did Not Talk to a Care Provider(02/20/2014, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - PDF
- Early Treatment for Depression May Be Good for the Heart(02/11/2014, HealthDay)
- Risk of Depression May Rise with Too Much or Too Little Sleep(02/05/2014, HealthDay)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- How Is Depression Diagnosed?(InteliHealth, Harvard Medical School)
- Signs and Symptoms of Mood Disorders(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
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Treatment
- Brain Stimulation Therapies(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Depression Is Treatable, But You Need to Seek Help(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Medicines for Treating Depression: A Review of the Research for Adults(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
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- Medicines for Treating Mental Health Conditions: A Review of the Research for Adults and Caregivers(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
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- MedlinePlus: Antidepressants(National Library of Medicine)
- Also available in Spanish
- Psychotherapies(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Therapies for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Review of the Research(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
- Also available in Spanish
- Therapy and Counseling(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in Spanish
- Treatment Options When Your SSRI Antidepressant Is Not Working Well(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
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Alternative Therapy
- St. John's Wort and Depression(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Time to Talk: 5 Things to Know about St. John's Wort and Depression(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Coping
- Depression: Supporting a Family Member or Friend(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Disease Management
- Depression and Anxiety: Exercise Eases Symptoms(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Staying Well Once Your Depression Is Treated(InteliHealth, Harvard Medical School)
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Specific Conditions
- Atypical Depression(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Can Lupus Cause Depression?(Lupus Foundation of America)
- Caregiving and Depression(Family Caregiver Alliance)
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- Coping with Suicidal Thoughts(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Dementia: Depression and Alzheimer's Disease(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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- Depression (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)
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- Depression After Brain Injury: A Guide for Patients and Their Caregivers(Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
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- Depression and Cancer(National Institute of Mental Health)
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- Depression and HIV/AIDS(National Institute of Mental Health)
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- Depression and Osteoporosis(National Institute of Mental Health)
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- Depression and Parkinson's Disease(National Institute of Mental Health)
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- Depression and Stroke(National Institute of Mental Health)
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- Depression in the Workplace(Mental Health America)
- Dysthymic Disorder(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in Spanish
- Treatment-Resistant Depression(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- What Does the Term "Clinical Depression" Mean?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Related Issues
- Alzheimer's or Depression: Could It Be Both?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Coping with Unexpected Events: Depression and Trauma(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
- Depression and African Americans(Mental Health America)
- How Does Depression Develop?(InteliHealth, Harvard Medical School)
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Tutorials
- Depression(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Depression(Patient Education Institute)
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Videos
- If I Had - A Family Member with Psychotic Depression(Insidermedicine)
- Real Stories of Depression(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment of Depression(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Depression(National Institutes of Health)
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Dysthymic Disorder(National Institutes of Health)
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Mood Disorders(National Institutes of Health)
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Research
- Can a Home-Based Intervention Reduce Depression in Older African Americans?(American College of Physicians) - PDF
- Depression in Children and Adolescents(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Depression Linked to Almost Doubled Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women(American Heart Association)
- Does Varenicline Help People With Depression Quit Smoking?(American College of Physicians) - PDF
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)- Article: Ask the doctor. I've been feeling consistently down since my...
- Article: Depression in diabetes patients. An overview of screening tools for...
- Article: Depression: is it just a slump or something more? It's...
- Article: Is depression an inflammatory condition? A review of available evidence.
- Article: A meta-analysis of cognitive-behavioural therapy for adult depression, alone and...
- Article: Brief psychoeducation for schizophrenia primarily intended to change the cognition...
- Article: Effects of 1-year treatment with highly purified omega-3 fatty acids...
- Article: Change in defense mechanisms and coping patterns during the course...
- Article: Effects of 1-year treatment with highly purified omega-3 fatty acids...
- Article: The role of vitamin D in depression: from a curious...
- Depression -- see more articles
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Directories
- Find Your Local NAMI(NAMI)
- Help for Mental Illnesses(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Mental Health Treatment Program Locator(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- Psychologist Locator(American Psychological Association)
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Organizations
Statistics
- Depression in Older Adults(Mental Health America)
- Estimated 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Report Depression(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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- Major Depressive Episode among Full-Time College Students and Other Young Adults, Aged 18 to 22(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
- Percentage of Primary Care Physician Office Visits that Include Depression Screening(Department of Health and Human Services)
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MedlinePlus Magazine
Children
- Depression in Children and Teens(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Taking Your Child to a Therapist(Nemours Foundation)
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- Understanding Depression (For Parents)(Nemours Foundation)
- Also available in Spanish
- Why Am I So Sad?(Nemours Foundation)
- Also available in Spanish
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Teenagers
- Depression(American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) - PDF
- Depression(Nemours Foundation)
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- Depression and College Students(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Depression and High School Students(National Institute of Mental Health)
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Men
- Male Depression: Understanding the Issues(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Men and Depression(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Also available in Spanish
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Women
- Depression(Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)
- Depression and Pregnancy(Organization of Teratology Information Specialists) - PDF
- Also available in Spanish
- Depression in Women(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Depression in Women: Understanding the Gender Gap(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Women and Depression: Discovering Hope(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Also available in Spanish
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Seniors
- Depression(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Depression(National Institute on Aging)
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- Older Adults and Depression(National Institute of Mental Health)
- Also available in Spanish
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Patient Handouts
- Depression
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- Depression - elderly
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- Depression - stopping your medicines
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- Dysthymia
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- Learning about depression
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- Major depression
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- Major depression with psychotic features
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