Depression Help
Help My Depression
Facts, Causes, Risks, Diagnoses, and Treatments
Depression strikes millions of people each year, yet so few people know much about it. Many people wonder “How can I help my depression?” Lack of knowledge about its risks, causes, and treatment is partly the reason why this disorder attacks so many people. The more you know, the better you can be at preventing or dealing with depression should it happen to you or someone you know.
Facts
Learn the Basic Facts About Depression
Studies show that depression is very common around the world. Over 18 percent of people in the United States and Europe, and over 9 percent of people in developing countries experience significant depression at some point in their lives.
Diagnosis
Diagnosing Depression Can Be Challenging
There are several types of depression as defined by the DSM-V that share a commonality, namely the presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood along with physical or mental changes that create significant impairment in daily living.
Risks
Major and Minor Risk Factors of Depression
By understanding the factors that make someone vulnerable to developing depression, you can help prevent sadness and hopelessness from developing in your life and in the life of others.
Treatment
Understanding Treatment Basics for Depression
How to treat depression is a question over 350 million people worldwide face every year. Thankfully, many different strategies exist to help fight depression and overcome this leading cause of global disability.
Side Effects
Prescription Medication Can Cause Depression
Taking medication carries the potential risk of side effects. For many drugs, depression has been reported as a side effect but the evidence to support this is often unclear.
Types
An Extensive List of Depression Types
Few people realize that there are several different kinds of depression, many of which are defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the International Classification of Diseases.