Comments (11) | Post a CommentFinishing Treatment for Depression
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Apr 09, 2009, 3:25 pm PDTNobody likes taking medication or getting ongoing treatment for the rest of their life. So, if you have been taking advantage of home remedies, medications, and/or counseling for depression, when is it safe to…Read More
Why People Don't Seek Therapy, Part II
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Mar 12, 2009, 4:18 pm PDTIn a previous entry, I spoke about some of the things that keep people with depression from seeking out a counselor. Here are a few more barriers: "I can't afford to see a therapist." Insurance companies have…Read More
Why People Don't Seek Therapy for Depression
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Tue, Mar 10, 2009, 5:01 pm PDTFor most depressed patients, medication offers the fastest path to feeling better. However, counseling provides the best chance for long-term improvement, increasing your chances of getting off the medication…Read More
Do-It-Yourself Depression Remedies
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Jan 15, 2009, 5:05 pm PSTTreatment of depression often involves multiple and different strategies. For some patients, a few simple home remedies are all that's needed. But even those who need counseling and/or medications will benefit…Read More
Medications for Depression - Part 2
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, Jan 09, 2009, 9:26 pm PSTIn a previous entry, I reviewed some general principles about antidepressant medications. Now let's go over some of the medication options available.Treat the underlying cause. Sometimes, there is a medical…Read More
Treating Depression at Home
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, Dec 26, 2008, 2:40 am PSTTreatment of depression often involves multiple and different strategies. For some patients, a few simple home remedies are all that's needed. But even those who need counseling and/or medications will benefit…Read More
Convincing the Depressed to Seek Treatment
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Fri, Dec 19, 2008, 11:24 am PSTIn my experience, it is sometimes hard to convince a patient that his or her symptoms are due to depression. Even more difficult, however, is getting a depressed person to do something about the problem.I think…Read More
Depression Triggers You May Not Know About
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Tue, Dec 16, 2008, 3:28 pm PSTPatients with depression often tell me that they can't be depressed, because they have nothing to be sad or feel down about. Of course, one of the most troubling aspects of depression is exactly that—it can…Read More
Depression: Watch for These Warning Signs
Posted By Howard Levy, M.D. - Thu, Dec 04, 2008, 2:38 am PSTThe winter holiday season is upon us and, for a variety of reasons, this is one of the more common times for people to experience symptoms of depression. Even though it turns out that the suicide rate is not…Read More
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