Prozac is one of the most successful drugs of all time. Since its introduction as an antidepressant more than 20 years ago, Prozac has been prescribed to more than 54 million people around the world, and prevented untold amounts of suffering.
But the success of Prozac hasn’t simply transformed the treatment of depression: it has also [...]
Between 2002 and 2005, the number of prescriptions filled for antidepressant drugs increased from 154 million to 170 million, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. government.
The analysis, by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, of antidepressant prescriptions (not including refills) written after doctors talked with patients in-person or over the phone [...]
Chances are that if you’ve been depressed for awhile, or you’re experiencing ongoing hopelessness, some aspect of yourself has begun to drop not so subtle hints about checking out of life. You’ve probably even heard that voice beckoning you with the promise of no more pain, and tempting you with the lure of rest from [...]
There are various forms of depression, each having its own cause and effects. Every individual has exhibited signs of depression in various points of their lives. Depression is the result of the mind processing events, examining the situation and negatively responding to it by feeling sorry for one’s self. There are tons of ways which [...]
There are many individuals today who suffer from depression. Most of them suffer in silence, trying to hide the way that they feel from those close to them, as they fear being judged or embarrassed. This is especially true in today’s competitive society where suffering from such a condition may make one look weak. As [...]
Anxiety and depression are two separate, yet similar mental conditions that often occur as a direct result of stress in the life of an individual. When an individual experiences the strain of anxiety and depression, many physiological and psychological changes occur in the body and the mind.
These changes can result in mental health conditions, as [...]
Life is not always as simple and easy for children as one may think. Children need to meet the harsh demands of school top on of their personal and social lives. In addition, many parents also send their children for supplementary classes for enrichment purposes and attempt to discover their children’s talents by having them [...]
All parents want to ensure that their kids are always healthy and happy. But what happens when happiness, or the lack of it, is a bigger problem that you expected? The truth of the matter is that childhood depression has become an increasingly larger problem in today’s society than ever before. It might also shock [...]
Depression is an issue that affects millions of individuals around the world. This is a common occurrence that may result due to a number of reasons throughout an individual’s life. While depression may be mild, in many instances, it can be quite severe. It results when an individual not only feels “sad”, but also feels [...]
Despite our best guesses, no one is exactly sure what causes depression. There are also various ways in which depression can manifest. It is hard to tell whether or not someone will develop this condition, and the best way of figuring out whether or not a medication will work for a given individual is to [...]