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Health NewsDepression May Be World's Most Disabling Disease Postpartum Depression: A Risk for New Dads, Too Ex-Pro Football Players Struggle With Health Problems Search Results 1–10 of 43 Web Pages | Next > | Show All | See Categories and Related Topics Talk to a Doctor About Depression: Quick Guide to Healthy LivingDepression is a real illness. Most people with depression feel better when they get treatment. That’s why it is important to talk to a doctor as soon as possible.... Details >National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesA Brief Introduction to Postpartum Illness Perinatal (during pregnancy and postpartum) mood disorders are caused primarily by hormonal changes which then affect the neurotransmitters (brain chemicals). Life stressors, such as moving, illness, ... Details >Postpartum Support InternationalAntidepressant Medications for Children and AdolescentsResearch has shown that, as in adults, depression in children and adolescents can be treated. ... Details >National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of HealthAsian American Women and DepressionSilence can sometimes hurt or even kill. Asian American women who suffer from depression know this painful silence intimately. While identifying the exact cause of depression is difficult, there are m... Details >National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesBipolar DisorderThis booklet describes the disorder; gives signs and symptoms, types of treatment, and how to find help. Includes referrals for additional information and resources.... Details >National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of HealthDepressionAlso available in: SpanishThis pamphlet describes the most prevalent types of depressive disorders and the variations in symptoms, severity and persistence. Screening, diagnosis and treatment are discussed along with self-help... Details >National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of HealthDepression - The Invisible Disease This document provides information about depression and links to related resources, including articles and organizations.... Details >Kristin Brooks Hope CenterDepression (PDQ®) This patient summary on depression is adapted from a summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This brief summary describes the causes and treatment of depression and risk factors an... Details >National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of HealthDepression and African Americans A common myth about depression is that it is “normal” for certain people to feel depressed—older people, teenagers, new mothers, menopausal women, or those with a chronic illness. The truth is that de... Details >Mental Health AmericaDepression and Alzheimer's Disease A fact sheet that discusses depression and Alzheimer's disease and how a caregiver can recognize depression in a family member or patient with Alzheimer's disease.... Details >American Academy of Family Physicians
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