Overview
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4 mental health conditions that can coexist with depression
Many people with major depressive disorder (MDD) also have other mental health conditions.
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Adherence and nonadherence to treatment for major depression
A look at reasons for nonadherence and why your healthcare provider is your best source of information.
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Are men really less likely than women to experience depression?
The answer is complicated. Here’s what to know and to look out for.
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Depression and heart disease: What’s the link?
Mental health can affect the heart, and vice versa. Here’s how to keep your mind and heart healthy.
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Why stigma makes it more difficult to treat depression
If you have ever been treated in a negative way because you have depression, you have experienced stigma.
Symptoms
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Living with Depression? You Need a Primary Care Provider
Why primary care providers play an essential role in taking care of your health while living with depression.
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Can physical pain be a symptom of depression?
Questions and answers about the association between depression and physical pain.
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Symptoms of persistent depressive disorder (PDD)
Sometimes called “high-functioning depression,” PDD is a less intense but longer-lasting form of depression.
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How to recognize the symptoms of atypical depression
Temporary lifts in mood, overeating, and hypersomnia may be signs of this subtype of major depressive disorder.
Treatment
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Questions When Switching Medications for MDD
If you are changing medications for major depressive disorder, ask your healthcare provider these questions.
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How to find the right therapist when treating depression
If you are treating depression and searching for a therapist, these strategies can help.
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Major depressive disorder treatment options
There are multiple avenues of treatment available for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
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How long does it take for depression treatment to work?
A look at how psychotherapy and antidepressants work—and how long these treatments take to work.
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Track your depression treatment progress through journaling
Making time to write regularly can help you better understand your experience and measure your improvement.
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Two common types of pyschotherapy for depression
Counseling can help you cope with clinical depression symptoms.