Depression Medical Reference

Find out the different types of antidepressants and how to talk to your doctor about finding one that can help your depression symptoms.

How will the Affordable Care Act affect your depression health insurance coverage? WebMD explains mental health treatment benefits under the law.

Recognize the signs of severe depression, such as persistent sadness, irritability, anger, and fatigue. Understand these warning signs and seek the necessary help for effective treatment.

WebMD explains how recurrences and relapses of depression are treated.

WebMD explains how depression can disguise itself - and how to recognize symptoms in yourself.

Why do some people experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping antidepressants? WebMD explains.

WebMD discusses interpersonal therapy for depression. Find out how it works.

WebMD reviews the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapy for depression. Learn more about this type of talk therapy.

Does cognitive behavioral therapy ease depression?

WebMD explains double depression, who is at risk, and how it's treated.

If you have treatment-resistant depression, you might have already picked up some of the antidepressant drug lingo -- you know your SSRIs, your SNRIs and your MAOIs. But do you really know how these drugs help? Here's a general guide to antidepressants from the experts at WebMD.

From weight gain to a lost sex drive, WebMD separates fact from fiction about antidepressants.

WebMD explains the symptoms of major depression and what makes it different from a passing sense of the blues.

Depression is an emotional and physical disorder. WebMD explains how depression raises your risk for other diseases.

WebMD investigates whether there is a link between alcohol and depression, and explains how you can avoid worsening either depression or a drinking problem.

Summer depression is more common than you may think. WebMD explains why you might feel more stressed and sad in the warmer months -- and offers coping tips.

There’s a wealth of information about depression on the Internet. Here, WebMD doctors have selected the finest professional organizations that can help people gain a better understanding of living with depression and other mental health conditions.

Getting the right depression support can be as vital to your healing as medication and therapy.

Caregivers have a higher than normal rate of depression. Learn more about symptoms of major depressive disorder - and when to seek help - from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD explains the different types of depression medicines and how you can most effectively treat your depression with medications and lifestyle improvements.

If you're feeling depressed or manic, it could be due to a drug you're taking. Find out more about medications that can cause depression or mania.

WebMD gives an overview of clinical -- or major -- depression, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Grief and depression is normal when experiencing a loss. Here are signs it may be time to talk to a doctor.

WebMD explains atypical depression -- a type of depression that can be difficult to treat. Find out what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and what can be done about it.

WebMD looks at the connection between depression, the thyroid gland, and other hormonal conditions. Find out what causes thyroid-related depression and how it’s treated.

WebMD explains depression's link to anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and other mental illnesses.

There is a strong link between chronic pain and major depression. WebMD explores the relationship.

Depression is a complex disease. WebMD explains what research has discovered about the causes of depression - from genetics to illnesses and medications to major life events.

Childhood depression is different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that occur as a child develops. Learn the signs of childhood depression and how it's treated.

Sleep problems are common with depression. Find out what can be done to end your sleep disorders and get your rest -- and mood -- back on track.

Depression is common in older adults, but it isn't normal. WebMD explains the signs of depression in your aging loved one and different treatment options.

Do the bleak winter months drop you into a depression? Maybe you have seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Find out more from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD explains the symptoms of depression in children, teens, and adults.

Can depression be prevented? Get the facts from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD explains how depression in women is treated during various stages of her life, including pregnancy and menopause.

For serious depression that does not respond to traditional medications, there are other therapies that may help. WebMD explains electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and alternative therapies for depression.

The nature of depression can vary from situation to situation. Signs, symptoms, even the way it's treated may depend on your sex, age, or other variables.

Although men don't always talk about feelings of depression, depression in men is common. WebMD explains the symptoms of clinical or major depression in men and why men often have a tough time admitting they are depressed.

WebMD explains the symptoms of depression in children, teens, and adults.

Is your teen depressed? WebMD explains the signs, treatments, and tools parents can use to help prevent deadly consequences.

Are you concerned about clinical depression? Find out how a doctor makes a depression diagnosis.

If your depression doesn’t respond to treatment at first, you have other options. Learn more about therapies for treatment-resistant depression.

Is St. John's wort a good alternative to antidepressants? Learn more from WebMD about the mood-boosting potential of this common herbal remedy.

Many things can lead to depression. Find out whether you might be at risk for it.

Complementary and alternative approaches to depression include massage, acupuncture, yoga, and listening to music. Learn more from WebMD about the power of these practices to lift one's mood.

How to recognize the warning signs of suicide and help someone in need.

While science hasn't discovered a dietary cure for depression, research shows that eating nutrient-rich foods and getting sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals may help your mood. Learn more from the experts at WebMD.

You can treat depression with medication, therapy, exercise, or medical treatments -- or a mix of them. Here’s a closer look at your options.

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for clinical depression. Learn more from WebMD about how various forms of therapy work to help you gain new coping skills.

Regular exercise is an excellent way to boost your mood and get in shape. Here are the mental health benefits of exercise and how working out can help with depression.