There are many different types of depression. Even though many Americans suffer from depression, they either don't know it, or if they do, they won't admit it. Depression afflicts about 14 million Americans. Fewer than 4.7 million of those, about 1/3, will seek medical help.
Why is this the case? Mental illness is a scary concept, and that's what depression is. Nobody wants to be considered mentally ill. Society looked down upon and often shunned those were considered mentally ill in the past. Often times, people who showed signs of mental illness were segregated from society and locked away in institutions for the mentally ill. Fortunately times have changed. But the old stereotypes are still with us so many Americans do not talk about being depressed.
Diagnosing depression is not straightforward. Many things have to be considered such as genetics, biology and even outside influences. There are also many causes of depression such as drug or alcohol abuse or even simple everyday stress. These elements and more can lead to depression.
In what ways can those who suffer from depression be treated? Not to sound like a broken record, but there are many options to cure depression similar to there being many factors that can cause depression. Each individual case needs to be evaluated in order to determine the best treatment option.
A lot of claimed cures for depression exist. Many of the treatment methods available are safe and work efficiently towards a cure for depression. When considering which option is best there are a few considerations that must be examined. Is the treatment proven clinically to be effective for depression? If it is medication, herbal or prescription, does it have the proven amount of ingredients to induce a positive result? Has the method been tested under an appropriate level of scientific method? Some of the most popular treatments deserve a look.
For years the typical treatment for many forms of depression has been prescription drugs and psychotherapy. SSRI, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are prescribed to treat depression. Prozac was first used in the US in 1988 and has become a popular treatment method. Many other drugs have followed it, such as Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and Luvox. All have been proven to be effective.
There are side effects to these drugs however. As a result, natural cures are becoming more popular today. A popular herbal cure is St. Johns Wort extract. To be effective, St. Johns Wort should contain between 3 and 5 % hyperforin. It's been shown in studies and actual cases to be as effective as Prozac but with the added benefit of fewer side effects. Still, even with these successful treatment options, if depressed people don't seek it out, a cure does no good. The best advice is to seek medical care at once if you or a loved one suffer from depression. - 15255
Why is this the case? Mental illness is a scary concept, and that's what depression is. Nobody wants to be considered mentally ill. Society looked down upon and often shunned those were considered mentally ill in the past. Often times, people who showed signs of mental illness were segregated from society and locked away in institutions for the mentally ill. Fortunately times have changed. But the old stereotypes are still with us so many Americans do not talk about being depressed.
Diagnosing depression is not straightforward. Many things have to be considered such as genetics, biology and even outside influences. There are also many causes of depression such as drug or alcohol abuse or even simple everyday stress. These elements and more can lead to depression.
In what ways can those who suffer from depression be treated? Not to sound like a broken record, but there are many options to cure depression similar to there being many factors that can cause depression. Each individual case needs to be evaluated in order to determine the best treatment option.
A lot of claimed cures for depression exist. Many of the treatment methods available are safe and work efficiently towards a cure for depression. When considering which option is best there are a few considerations that must be examined. Is the treatment proven clinically to be effective for depression? If it is medication, herbal or prescription, does it have the proven amount of ingredients to induce a positive result? Has the method been tested under an appropriate level of scientific method? Some of the most popular treatments deserve a look.
For years the typical treatment for many forms of depression has been prescription drugs and psychotherapy. SSRI, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are prescribed to treat depression. Prozac was first used in the US in 1988 and has become a popular treatment method. Many other drugs have followed it, such as Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and Luvox. All have been proven to be effective.
There are side effects to these drugs however. As a result, natural cures are becoming more popular today. A popular herbal cure is St. Johns Wort extract. To be effective, St. Johns Wort should contain between 3 and 5 % hyperforin. It's been shown in studies and actual cases to be as effective as Prozac but with the added benefit of fewer side effects. Still, even with these successful treatment options, if depressed people don't seek it out, a cure does no good. The best advice is to seek medical care at once if you or a loved one suffer from depression. - 15255
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