Depression Articles

There are over 300 million people living in the United States and, according to Dr. Ranit Mishori, 27 million of these people take some form of antidepressant. Keep in mind this number represents the amount of people treating their depression. Millions more are living with symptoms of depression but are not taking the necessary next steps, which can include medications or therapy. And in most cases, these people may not even realize they are depressed. It’s important to realize that feeling sad is not the only symptom of depression. Dr.

Summer is winding down. The days are getting shorter. This is the time when signs of depression kick in, right? Not so fast. You might be familiar with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – most people associate this with the fall and winter months. What you probably don’t know is that it’s not just a wintertime problem but a summertime issue as well. Depression can hit at anytime, whether the sun is shining bright and the temperatures are soaring, or when the skies are gloomy and the days are short.

As with any medication, antidepressants have side effects. It’s these side effects that keep some people from pursing antidepressant medications as an option, but are these side effects legitimate concerns or irrational fears based on misconceptions? This article takes a look at eight common fears regarding antidepressants and their side effects. It’s important to keep in mind that some of these fears can turn into a reality if the medications are not taken properly.

Today’s society appears to have an infatuation with pills.  There are pills that help lose weight, pills to help fight insomnia and pills to help build endurance.  There are even self-tanning pills.  It seems too often pills are the answer to help alleviate symptoms of depression, as well.  Medications can help alleviate symptoms of depression, but it’s important to remember that there are natural methods to keep depression in check too.  Dr.