Overview
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What is major depressive disorder?
Major depressive disorder is a serious mental illness that can impact every area of a person’s life and health.
Video
How are anxiety and depression related?
Betsy Chung, Clinical Psychologist, talks about anxiety and depression during COVID-19.
Article
Caring for yourself while caring for someone with depression
Being a caregiver for someone with major depression can take its toll on you. Learn how to avoid caregiver depression.
Symptoms
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What is treatment resistant depression?
What to do when treatment is not providing relief from depression.
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Major depressive disorder diagnosis
What to expect from a healthcare appointment to discuss symptoms of depression.
Slideshow
How to recognize major depression in loved ones
Help a friend or family member by learning the signs of major depression.
Treatment
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How to tell if your antidepressants are working
Not sure if you are seeing an improvement in symptoms? These strategies can help.
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How antidepressants treat depression
Learn how antidepressant medications regulate neurotransmitters to help reduce the symptoms of major depressive disorder.
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Steps to seeking treatment for major depression
Three strategies for seeking treatment for this serious mental illness.
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Self-help for major depressive disorder
Build on other depression treatments with small steps to feel better every day.
Living With Depression
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Major depressive disorder and exercise
Learn how regular exercise and physical activity can help support your treatment plan for major depressive disorder.
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Major depressive disorder and stress
Stress can trigger clinical depression, but taking steps to reduce stress is an important part of getting better.