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Saturday March 13, 2010

Massage eases anxiety, but no better than simple relaxation does

A new randomized trial shows that on average, three months after receiving a series of 10 massage sessions, patients had half the symptoms of anxiety. This improvement resembles that previously reported with psychotherapy, medications, or both. ... Click Here to Read More
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Overview

What is a Depressive Disorder?

Depressive disorders come in different forms, just as is the case with other illnesses such as heart disease. There are 3 common types; Major depression, Dysthymia and Bipolar disorder...

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Diagnosis/Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms of Depression and Mania

Not everyone who is depressed or manic experiences every symptom. Some people experience a few symptoms, some many. Severity of symptoms varies with individuals...

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Treatment

Psychotherapies

Many forms of psychotherapy can help depressed individuals. "Talking" therapies help patients gain insight into and resolve their problems through verbal exchange with the therapist...

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Prevention

Can depression be prevented?

In some families, major depression seems to occur generation after generation. However, it can also occur in people who have no previous family history of any depression...

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The association between depression and health-related quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes: A systematic literature review...

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Research Studies from the NIH

Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others...

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Links to Associations and Medical Organizations

We've gathered together many internet links to get you to the information you need on depression advocacy, programs, services and research...

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