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A guide to treating major depression

A guide to treating major depression

Life Unscripted With Depression

Interactive Physician Consultation: Depression

Overview

Living with major depressive disorder

Living with major depressive disorder

Learn seven ways major depression affects your life.

Adherence and nonadherence to treatment for major depression

Adherence and nonadherence to treatment for major depression

A look at reasons for nonadherence and why your healthcare provider is your best source of information.

Symptoms

Can physical pain be a symptom of depression?

Can physical pain be a symptom of depression?

Questions and answers about the association between depression and physical pain.

Symptoms of persistent depressive disorder (PDD)

Symptoms of persistent depressive disorder (PDD)

Sometimes called “high-functioning depression,” PDD is a less intense but longer-lasting form of depression.

Treatment

Major depressive disorder treatment options

Major depressive disorder treatment options

There are multiple avenues of treatment available for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

Track your depression treatment progress through journaling

Track your depression treatment progress through journaling

Making time to write regularly can help you better understand your experience and measure your improvement.

Are men really less likely than women to experience depression?

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Are men really less likely than women to experience depression?

The answer is complicated. Here’s what to know and to look out for.

Depression and heart disease: what’s the link?

Depression and heart disease: what’s the link?

Mental health can affect the heart, and vice versa. Here’s how to keep your mind and heart healthy.

How to recognize the symptoms of atypical depression

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How to recognize the symptoms of atypical depression

Temporary lifts in mood, overeating, and hypersomnia may be signs of this subtype of major depressive disorder.

Two common types of psychotherapy for depression

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Two common types of psychotherapy for depression

Counseling can help you cope with clinical depression symptoms.