If depression starts during adolescence, what is the future outlook?
Depression is a treatable medical illness. Individuals treated for depression [...]
How does a depressed child have a negative effect on the entire family?
It can be very disruptive to have someone suffering with [...]
What are other things people can do to get better?
One of the most important things someone can do is [...]
What are the challenges of antidepressant medication?
One challenge is that we do not have a test [...]
Why do some people choose to stop taking medication?
Some people stop taking medication because they have side effects [...]
Do antidepressants work?
Research shows that antidepressants work effectively at reducing depressive symptoms [...]
When depression is treated, how do you know if it was an isolated depression episode or if treatment should continue for life?
There are three groups of people who have depression: one [...]
Can antidepressants cause suicidal thoughts?
In one large study, where multiple studies were combined, being [...]
When someone is treated for depression, are they cured? Are you always actively ill? Are you on lifelong treatment?
Depression is an illness that is very treatable but we [...]