Depression Medical Reference

Not only is untreated clinical depression unhealthy, but it can rob you of your relationships and work life, and lead to illness and substance abuse. Learn more from WebMD about recognizing the symptoms of depression and getting the help you need.

Clinical depression can complicate serious health conditions such as heart disease or cancer and lead to problems with pain, sexual desire and performance, and sleep. Learn more from WebMD about the relationship between illness and depression.

WebMD explains various types of depression and their treatments.

Psychotic depression is a very serious mood disorder that requires hospitalization. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of psychotic depression.

Evidence that St. John’s wort is an effective antidepressant is conflicting. WebMD explains.

Helping a loved one live with depression can be key to their recovery. Learn some tips.

For many people, the holiday season is a time filled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness, and anxiety. WebMD offers tips for avoiding holiday depression.

WebMD provides definitions of terms related to depression.

These questions cover issues you might want to discuss with your doctor if you've been diagnosed with depression.

Depression is one of the most common complications of chronic illness. Find out which illnesses are related to depression along with the symptoms and treatments of this type of depression.

A list of depression medications (antidepressants).

An inability to sleep, or insomnia, is one of the signs of depression. Learn the symptoms and how you can cope with your sleepless nights.

WebMD looks at some potential causes of treatment-resistant depression.

Here are 10 important questions from WebMD to ask your doctor about treatment-resistant depression.

There is a lot you can do on your own to help manage your depression. Here are suggestions for lifestyle changes that can make a difference in your recovery from depression.

Sometimes with severe depression a hospital stay is necessary for safety or further care. WebMD talks about who might need this and why.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation is a treatment for chronic depression. WebMD provides information on what it how it works and explains the risks and benefits.

Researchers are constantly working on new treatments for chronic, treatment-resistant depression. WebMD talks about the latest high-tech treatments for depression.

WebMD explains various therapies used for treatment-resistant depression, including ECT, lithium, and antidepressants.

Expressing yourself creatively can boost your mood. WebMD explains how artistic expression can help you recover from depression.

This daily activity planner may be useful in depression recovery.

People with depression often stop medication because of side effects. But antidepressants can be key to recovery, and WebMD offers tips to reduce side effects.

Like other chronic illnesses, depression requires that you stay on certain medications to reduce the risk of relapse. WebMD explains newer and older antidepressants that are prescribed as "maintenance" drugs.

Each person's recovery from depression is different, and WebMD offers insights into what to expect and how to help your depression recovery.

During recovery from depression, you need to reconnect with loved ones. WebMD offers tips on repairing relationships that may have suffered.

A healthy lifestyle is important to recovering from depression. WebMD offers tips to help make recovery successful.

To get better, you need expert help. Here are some ways to prepare for your first visit to a doctor or therapist.

If you have depression, your first therapy session can make you nervous. This information can help you prepare for your appointment.

Recovering from depression requires working as a team with your doctor. WebMD explains.

Learn about pain, fatigue, and other physical symptoms of depression.

WebMD helps you understand how depression can affect your sleep and vice versa.

Self-injury, also called self-harm or self-mutilation, is often a sign of deeper problems. WebMD explains its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Need to learn more about chronic depression or dysthymia? Find out about dysthymia’s symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments such as antidepressants and psychotherapy.

WebMD explains the use of antidepressants to treat depression and some of the risks they may pose.

WebMD provides an overview of depression types, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

WebMD's guide to the types and prevalence of depression.

WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatment of depression.

Coping with depression is difficult for the person who is depressed as well as their family and friends. Learn more about how to help a loved one who suffers from depression.

Learn more from WebMD about recognizing and treating depression in children.

Take this quiz from WebMD to see if you may be suffering from clinical, or major, depression.

WebMD answers basic questions about depression, including its causes and treatment.

The first step in treating depression is recognizing that you are depressed. The second step is seeking help. WebMD tells you where and who can go to for help.

Depression and sexual dysfunction often go hand in hand -- and antidepressants may worsen the dysfunction. WebMD tells you more.

WebMD tells you which health care providers treat depression.