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Depression And You
It is hard for those who suffer from
depression to adequately convey the personal pain and suffering they
experience with this mood disorder. All races, all ages, both males and
females are susceptible to depressive episodes, although some individuals
are more susceptible than others.
The fourth leading cause of disability in the United States, depression is
on course to become the second leading cause of disability by the year 2020.
The lifetime prevalence of a major depressive episode is 17%, up from 10% to
20% a few years ago. Most studies find that major depressive disorder (MDD)
is twice as common in women at 12% as in men at 6.6%. The prevalence of
rates for major depressive disorder appears unrelated to ethnicity,
education, income or marital status. Chronic mild depression, known as
Dysthymic disorder, occurs in about 5.1% of all people during their
lifetimes and around 40% of those people will also meet the criteria for
major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder in any given year.
Other psychiatric disorders such as anxiety disorders, schizophrenia,
substance abuse, and eating disorders are frequently accompanied by
depression. People with anxiety disorders such as panic disorder,
generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder are commonly
first diagnosed with depression as are people with personality disorders
such as borderline personality disorder, adjustment disorder, and brief
depressive reactions.
Anxiety mixed with depression is probably one of the most common psychiatric
diagnoses today. In cases of major depression the symptoms of anxiety occur
in around 70% of all cases. The presence of anxiety disorder and depression
at the same time has a negative impact on the course of this disease and has
been shown to result in a higher suicide rate, greater severity of
depression, greater impairment in social and occupational functioning, and a
poorer response to treatment. This is especially true in the depressed
elderly who also suffer from symptoms of anxiety or anxiety disorder.
People with medical disorders have a higher incidence of depression as well.
People with chronic medical problems are at a higher risk for depression
than those in the general population. In fact depression is often a
secondary concern to any medical condition. Depression can also be a
secondary concern to the use of substances such as alcohol, cocaine,
marijuana, heroin, and prescription medications.
Depression is a growing problem in this day and age and can affect
anyone at any time. As such this depression website has been set up as a portal for you to help find
the information and resources you need to understand and participate in
the treatment of you or your loved ones depression. There are many
sources for the knowledge you seek. The Internet allows you to quickly
and easily find and access as much information as you need.
Explore all the information contained in the articles here. They give
you the benefit of the expertise and research of the author, laid out
for your review. You will find excellent depression info pulled together
here.
Of course, resources and treatments change and are updated frequently.
Check and research the many resources and ideas on every page. Take the
time to investigate everything you find here. Check back often as new
information is added all the time.
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| | | UC team studies link between Parkinson's disease and depression - PhysOrg.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:47:45 GMT UC team studies link between Parkinson's disease and depressionPhysOrg.com, VA - 9 hours agoBut does the depression then exacerbate the progression of Parkinson's? That's one of the questions a team of University of Cincinnati researchers is ...
| | | New "Tropical Depression 8" Could Become Tropical Storm Hanna ... - Associated Content Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:03:18 GMT New "Tropical Depression 8" Could Become Tropical Storm Hanna ...Associated Content, CO - 14 hours ago"Tropical Depression 8" formed overnight over the Atlantic Ocean while forecasters weren't looking. "Tropical Depression 8" is on track to be named Tropical ...Gustav could become Gulf monster Sarasota Herald-TribuneGustav continues to confound, confuse The Times-Picayune - NOLA.comGustav gathering strength, will enter Gulf Baltimore SunPine Island Eagle - The Daily Advertiserall 25 news articles
| | | Gustav Is Getting Stronger, New Depression Forms - WFMY News 2 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:29:48 GMT Gustav Is Getting Stronger, New Depression FormsWFMY News 2, NC - 11 hours ago... winds in the tropical storm warning area. Another system has formed in the Atlantic. Depression 8 is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Hannah.Video: New Orleans Watching Gustav's Path AssociatedPressStorm Gustav jogs south as new depression in Atlantic elEconomista.esGustav Getting Stronger / New depression forms east of the Leeward ... WSAV-TVABC News - Palm Beach Postall 5,209 news articles
| | | A naturalist's fight through depression - Chicago Tribune Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:01:07 GMT A naturalist's fight through depressionChicago Tribune, United States - 23 hours agoHis was a classic bout of profound depression, marked by days spent in bed with the curtains drawn against the very countryside that had shaped his life's ...
| | | Depression With Other Illnesses - Corsavoo.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:55:01 GMT Depression With Other IllnessesCorsavoo.com, France - 2 hours agoYou will notice that those who are diagnosed with a serious disease (normally terminal) they will become affected by depression and this is typical. ...
| | | Youths may suffer depression with school year’s start; Could ... - Cape Coral Daily Breeze Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:15:49 GMT Youths may suffer depression with school year’s start; Could ...Cape Coral Daily Breeze, FL - 2 hours agoAccording to the Center for Mental Health Services, as many as one in every 33 children may suffer from depression. Further, untreated cases of ...
| | | Postpartum Depression - Al DĂa (Filadelfia) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:12:05 GMT Postpartum DepressionAl DĂa (Filadelfia), PA - 3 hours agoLatinas are suffering with higher rates of postpartum depression than non-Hispanic white mothers according to the latest report from the Centers for Disease ...
| | | Fay Downgraded to Tropical Depression, Still Threatens Flooding - Bloomberg Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:37:54 GMT Boston GlobeFay Downgraded to Tropical Depression, Still Threatens FloodingBloomberg - Aug 23, 200824 (Bloomberg) -- Tropical Storm Fay was downgraded to a tropical depression after making a record fourth landfall in Florida yesterday, US forecasters said ...Video: Fay's Remnants Soak Drought-Parched South AssociatedPressFay Downgraded To A Tropical Depression After Soaking Florida eFluxMediaFay Downgraded to Tropical Depression WSAV-TVThe Times-Picayune - NOLA.com - eFluxMediaall 718 news articles
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