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Depression
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Everyone feels sad at times. People with depression feel bad all the time. These feelings can get in the way of everyday life.
About 1 woman in 5 has depression in the U.S. Many people don't know the signs of depression. The good news is that most people get better with treatment.
What causes depression?
No one knows what causes depression. It is an illness. It may have something to do with:
What are signs of depression?
Things that used to make you happy, don't make you happy anymore
How do I know if I am depressed?
If you have some of these signs for more than two weeks, you may be depressed. Go to your doctor or your clinic.
How is depression treated?
Depression is treated with medicine or counseling. Sometimes both are used. If you don't feel better, or feel worse, go to your doctor or clinic right away.
I just had a baby. Am I depressed or is it the blues?
To learn more:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
6001 Executive Blvd., Rm. 8184, MSC 9663, Bethesda, MD 20892
301-443-4513
www.nimh.nih.gov
August 2005
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Depression - Medicines to Help You
Lists the brands and generic names of various anti-depressants. Learn the side effects, who should not take them, and warning signs regarding harmful drug and food interactions.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women's Health
Released: 2009
Pages: 15
Publication ID: 5997
Item number: 551W
ISBN: 978-1-61221-012-4
Full pdf: Depression - Medicines to Help You.PDF
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Men and Depression
A detailed booklet that describes what you need to know about depression in men: how it looks, how it feels, getting help, and getting better.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health
Released: 2005
Pages: 35
Publication ID: 266
Item number: 266
Full pdf: Men and Depression.PDF
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Everyone feels sad at times. People with depression feel bad all the time. These feelings can get in the way of everyday life.
About 1 woman in 5 has depression in the U.S. Many people don't know the signs of depression. The good news is that most people get better with treatment.
What causes depression?
No one knows what causes depression. It is an illness. It may have something to do with:
- Sadness
- Things that used to make you happy, don't make you happy anymore
- No interest in eating
- Eating too much or all the time
- Sleeping too little, or all the time
- Feeling tired all the time
- Feeling nervous or cranky
- Crying a lot
- Feeling guilty
- Feeling hopeless
- Trouble paying attention
- Thinking of death or trying to kill yourself
What are signs of depression?
Things that used to make you happy, don't make you happy anymore
- No interest in eating
- Eating too much or all the time
- Sleeping too little, or all the time
- Feeling tired all the time
- Feeling nervous or cranky
- Crying a lot
- Feeling guilty
- Feeling hopeless
- Trouble paying attention
- Thinking of death or trying to kill yourself
How do I know if I am depressed?
If you have some of these signs for more than two weeks, you may be depressed. Go to your doctor or your clinic.
How is depression treated?
Depression is treated with medicine or counseling. Sometimes both are used. If you don't feel better, or feel worse, go to your doctor or clinic right away.
I just had a baby. Am I depressed or is it the blues?
- Lots of women feel sad or cry a lot right after they have a baby. This is called "the baby blues."
- The baby blues only lasts for two weeks.
- If you still feel very sad after two weeks, go to your doctor or clinic. You may be depressed.
To learn more:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
6001 Executive Blvd., Rm. 8184, MSC 9663, Bethesda, MD 20892
301-443-4513
www.nimh.nih.gov
August 2005
X X X X X X
Depression - Medicines to Help You
Lists the brands and generic names of various anti-depressants. Learn the side effects, who should not take them, and warning signs regarding harmful drug and food interactions.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women's Health
Released: 2009
Pages: 15
Publication ID: 5997
Item number: 551W
ISBN: 978-1-61221-012-4
Full pdf: Depression - Medicines to Help You.PDF
X X X X X X X X
Men and Depression
A detailed booklet that describes what you need to know about depression in men: how it looks, how it feels, getting help, and getting better.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health
Released: 2005
Pages: 35
Publication ID: 266
Item number: 266
Full pdf: Men and Depression.PDF