Depression: Treatments
Treating Depression at Home
12/26/08, Johns Hopkins UniversityTreatment of depression often involves multiple and different strategies. For some patients, a few simple home remedies are all that's needed.
Depression - Treatment Overview
03/21/07, HealthwiseTreatment of depression may include antidepressant medication, professional counseling such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, or a combination of the two.
Depression - Surgery
03/21/07, HealthwiseThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) implant for treatment of depression. This device is used when other treatments for depression have not worked.
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Depression - Other Treatment
03/21/07, HealthwiseProfessional counseling is an important part of treatment for depression. Complementary therapies such as massage therapy and yoga may also help you recover more quickly and improve your quality of life. For information about rela
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
03/21/07, HealthwiseElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure used to treat severe depression. It may be used in people with symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts or when other treatments such as psychotherapy and antidepressa
SAM-e
06/27/07, HealthwiseSAM-e is short for S-adenosylmethionine, a substance that occurs naturally in the cells of plants, animals, and humans. SAM-e is not an herb. Because the body produces less SAM-e with age, some people think that SAM-e may be a helpful sup
Depression in Children and Teens - Treatment Overview
04/25/07, HealthwiseTreatment for depression in young people is similar to treatment for depression in adults and includes counseling and medicines. Although antidepressant medicines can be effective in treating depression, the safety and long-term effec
Depression in Children and Teens - Surgery
04/25/07, HealthwiseThere is no surgical treatment for depression at this time.
Depression in Children and Teens - Other Treatment
04/25/07, HealthwiseProfessional counseling is an important part of treatment for depression. Lifestyle changes, such as getting regular exercise and enough sleep, may also help your child recover more quickly and improve his or her quality of life. Fami
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for depression and pain after a stroke
07/06/07, HealthwiseSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can balance certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. When these brain chemicals are in proper balance, symptoms of depression may be relieved.
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