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Atypical depression
Risk factors
- Postpartum depression Postpartum depression — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of depression in new mothers.
- Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap Depression in women — Learn what factors may set the stage for their increased risk.
- Stress symptoms: Effects on your body, feelings and behavior Stress symptoms — Learn how stress can affect your health so that you can take action.
Symptoms
- Male depression: Understanding the issues Male depression — Understand symptoms, consequences and coping skills.
- Depression self-assessment Take this depression self-assessment to help learn whether you have symptoms of depression.
Complications
- Suicide and suicidal thoughts Suicide and suicidal thoughts — Comprehensive overview covers warning signs, causes, risks and treatment.
Treatments and drugs
- Vagus nerve stimulation for depression Vagus nerve stimulation — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to treat depression.
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation Transcranial magnetic stimulation — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this procedure to treat depression.
- Psychotherapy Psychotherapy — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this mental health treatment.
- Atypical antidepressants Atypical antidepressants — Here's how these antidepressants work and possible side effects.
- Dealing with depression Dealing with depression can be frustrating. But depression can be treated effectively with the right approach.
- Treatment-resistant depression Treatment-resistant depression — Explore options when depression doesn't improve.
- Antidepressants: Selecting one that's right for you Antidepressants — Explore options to treat depression.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) SSRIs — Learn how this popular type of antidepressant works and about its side effects.
- Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) SNRIs — How these antidepressants work, and possible side effects.
- Tricyclic antidepressants and tetracyclic antidepressants Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants — How these antidepressants work and possible side effects.
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) MAOIs — Benefits, side effects and risks of these older antidepressants.
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) — Overview covers definition, risks, results of this treatment for depression.
- Antidepressants: Get tips to cope with side effects Antidepressants — Side effects are common, but don't give up without trying these coping tips.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms Depression symptoms often improve with exercise. Here are tips to help you get started.
Alternative medicine
- Treatment-resistant depression Treatment-resistant depression — Explore options when depression doesn't improve.
- Acupuncture Acupuncture — Overview covers definition, risks, benefits of this alternative treatment.
- Massage: Get in touch with its many health benefits Massage — Explore the health benefits, potential risks and what to expect from massage therapy.
Coping and support
- Depression: Supporting a family member or friend Depression — How to help a family member or friend dealing with this serious mental health condition.
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