http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-blog/MY00027 Depression is treatable and progress is being made in understanding and treating it. Share your stories. en-us RSSVille ColdFusion FeedMaker, version 1.0 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 02:45:01 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-blog-break/MY02247/rss=9 The depression blog is transitioning to a new medical editor. The ability to post new comments has been suspended, but we invite you to browse the content until a new medical editor joins the team. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-blog-break/MY02247/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-diagnosis/MY02028/rss=9 Hope emerges for a more scientific way to differentiate the enormous individual differences between people diagnosed with depression. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-diagnosis/MY02028/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-and-bipolar/MY01992/rss=9 Depression begins in many different ways, and can shift to bipolar disorder. The circumstances and treatment change as well. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-and-bipolar/MY01992/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antidepressant-use/MY01936/rss=9 Antidepressant use is on the rise, particularly among women. Medications are getting better and there's less stigma to antidepressant use. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antidepressant-use/MY01936/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tms-therapy/MY01896/rss=9 TMS therapy may be a viable treatment option when antidepressants don't work. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tms-therapy/MY01896/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vilazodone/MY01866/rss=9 Drug offers new choice for those struggling with finding right antidepressant. Sexual side effects appear minimal. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vilazodone/MY01866/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/evidence-for-antidepressants/MY01828/rss=9 Despite confusing arguments, evidence shows antidepressants work. The key is finding the right one for the individual needing treatment. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/evidence-for-antidepressants/MY01828/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antidepressants-stop-working/MY01756/rss=9 There's no easy answer as to why antidepressants stop working, but replacements can be found. Fri, 06 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antidepressants-stop-working/MY01756/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/treatment-resistant-depression/MY01737/rss=9 Psychiatric pharmacogenomics focuses on helping people with depression who don't respond to current drugs. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/treatment-resistant-depression/MY01737/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pharmacogenomics/MY01686/rss=9 Pharmacogenomic testing helps in tailoring treatment for individuals. Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pharmacogenomics/MY01686/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-and-depression/MY01649/rss=9 Stress-caused depression more likely in those with biological vulnerability. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-and-depression/MY01649/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation/MY01605/rss=9 Understand the benefits, risks and cost before deciding on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation/MY01605/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-blog/MY01565/rss=9 Wide range of symptoms, responses to treatment can make depression treatment challenging. Don't give up. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:58:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-blog/MY01565/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation/MY01466/rss=9 If you don't respond to depression medications, transcranial magnetic stimulation is an alternative treatment. Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation/MY01466/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-blog/MY01394/rss=9 With the right care, you can overcome depression. Don't give up hope. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:42:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-blog/MY01394/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-blog/MY01222/rss=9 Living with depression is challenging. Your conversation and sharing is welcome. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-blog/MY01222/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thyroid-depression/MY01109/rss=9 Thyroid disease may worsen your depression. Find out how. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thyroid-depression/MY01109/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mental-illness-stigma/MY00831/rss=9 Mental illness stigma is lessening. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mental-illness-stigma/MY00831/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antidepressant-side-effects/MY00780/rss=9 Watch for these common antidepressant side effects. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antidepressant-side-effects/MY00780/rss=9 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-treatment/MY00751/rss=9 Depression treatment not working? Ask yourself these questions. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-treatment/MY00751/rss=9