Understanding Depression

Understanding Depression is a book that compiled depression information from many sources; some academic, others clinical and/or from experiences from its author. The information provided in this e-book is only a guide intended to be general summary information to the public in layman terms to make its understanding simple. It is not intended to take the place of either the written, verbal or prescribed information from Psychiatrists or medical professionals.

Depression is a hard subject for many people to talk about. The ‘stigma’ behind mental conditions persist even today in our societies. Getting informed about what is depression and what love ones and friends of the affected person can do, may avoid a lot of pain to the affected. Offering help is foremost tool family and friends can use to help the affected person seeking recovering his or her health.

Contents
Overlooking Depression
What Causes Depression
Incidence of Depression
Contributing Risk Factors
Depression and Personal Perceptions of Reality
Depressive Persons and Sleeping
Depressive Persons and Wake Up Cycles
Depression and Lost of Employment
Loss of Interest in Activities
Depressive Person and Appetite
TV Entertainment and Depression
Depression and Concentration and Memory Loss
Depression and Kitchen Activities – Do’s and Don’ts
Depression and Irritability/Anger
Depression and Driving
Depression and Family Members
Caring for the Depressive
Treatment
Depression and Anti-Depressants
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Talk therapy or Psychotherapy
Self-Care at Home and Suicidal Ideation
Other Treatment for Depression
Depression and Some Herbs
Prognosis and Complications
Depression and Support Groups
Signs and tests
Laboratory studies
Imaging studies
Other Medications for Depression
Calling your health care provider
Suicide Help Line 24 Hours
Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder vs. General Anxiety About the Economy
Anxiety: A Normal Reaction
Diagnosis: Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Good News: GAD Is Treatable
Symptoms
Screening for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Depression Statistics