need for follow up attention to this serious problem.
Understanding what causes people to feel depressed is varied and complicated since it reaches across gender, age and social status. Almost twice as many women as men are likely to suffer with symptoms of depression and more are likely to attempt suicide. Although fewer men present with depressive problems, those that attempt suicide are more likely to succeed than women. Many effects associated with the problem are attributed to traumatic events, hormonal changes, genetics, medications, and other psychological underlying causes. More often than not, there is a combination of causes that may relate to any one person's difficulties. There are a few cases when the actual cause of the problem is difficult to isolate making it more problematic to treat.
No matter what the diagnosed causes, doctors agree that a change in the brain chemistry occurs that ultimately leads to depressive disorders. A new patient will receive a thorough test for depression as well as a professional analysis regarding the subsequent findings. Patients that exhibit more extreme difficulties will also receive testing for brain wave activity that is relative to bipolar or manic depression. These illnesses are not typical of the majority of patients that deal with depressive bouts a few times during the course of a lifetime. It is imperative, however, for doctors to understand whether the underlying causes are environmental, psychological or genetic in nature in order to successfully treat the problem.
For those who suffer with depressive disorders, almost 80% can find relief if help is provided. People who deal with symptoms of depression are sometimes embarrassed by their difficulties or do not recognize what the problem actually is and never receive the treatment that can relieve 4 out of 5 patients. There are various treatment protocols for the problems, but all fall into one of two main categories. Depressive disorders are generally treated by either prescription medications or psychotherapy such as counseling. Depending on the presentation of the problem, either one of these treatments may be sufficient to get a patient on the road to recovery. Other times, a patient may benefit from a combination of both treatment plans.
Medications that are commonly prescribed for depressive symptoms are generally anti-depressants. After a test for depression indicates the problem, many doctors immediately prescribe anti-depressants to patients to provide initial relief while other avenues of treatment are explored. There are various anti-depressants that are prescribed to patients and each has certain side effects that must be weighed against the benefits for each patient. A lot of controversy over the benefits and disadvantages of taking anti-depressants continue as many patients routinely report problematic effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, sexual dysfunction, sedation, and weight gain. There are also individualized side effects that can affect a small number of patients making it necessary for a doctor to carefully watch anyone that is prescribed anti-depressants.
There are a few cases of anti-depressant use that have been linked to bizarre behavior. This side effect is not typical and most patients need not be concerned in this regard. Other treatments for the symptoms of depression include exercise, healthy interaction with others and exposure to sunshine. Oddly enough, sunshine is a natural treatment that is even provided in some psychiatric institutions for extreme cases of depressive disorders. Some patients are prescribed appointed times in a room filled with artificial sunlight as part of a comprehensive treatment. While the typical sufferer of depressive symptoms will never need hospital treatment, calculated exposure to daily sunshine can help improve the severity of depressive episodes.
Daily exercise and a protein rich diet is also another simple, natural lifestyle choice that can help alleviate moderate depressive symptoms. Counseling and other interaction with mentally healthy people is one of the primary ways that many people find help for mild to serious depressive problems. Addressing spiritual issues through Christian counseling can prove to be deeply effective for many who are serious about dealing with personal problems that may be at the root of depression. "Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them." (Psalm 119:165) This element is overlooked frequently by secular health care professionals who tend to test for depression from a purely medical model. The human spirit, soul and body require a unified approach to many health problems and certainly includes mental health issues.
Understanding what causes people to feel depressed is varied and complicated since it reaches across gender, age and social status. Almost twice as many women as men are likely to suffer with symptoms of depression and more are likely to attempt suicide. Although fewer men present with depressive problems, those that attempt suicide are more likely to succeed than women. Many effects associated with the problem are attributed to traumatic events, hormonal changes, genetics, medications, and other psychological underlying causes. More often than not, there is a combination of causes that may relate to any one person's difficulties. There are a few cases when the actual cause of the problem is difficult to isolate making it more problematic to treat.
No matter what the diagnosed causes, doctors agree that a change in the brain chemistry occurs that ultimately leads to depressive disorders. A new patient will receive a thorough test for depression as well as a professional analysis regarding the subsequent findings. Patients that exhibit more extreme difficulties will also receive testing for brain wave activity that is relative to bipolar or manic depression. These illnesses are not typical of the majority of patients that deal with depressive bouts a few times during the course of a lifetime. It is imperative, however, for doctors to understand whether the underlying causes are environmental, psychological or genetic in nature in order to successfully treat the problem.
For those who suffer with depressive disorders, almost 80% can find relief if help is provided. People who deal with symptoms of depression are sometimes embarrassed by their difficulties or do not recognize what the problem actually is and never receive the treatment that can relieve 4 out of 5 patients. There are various treatment protocols for the problems, but all fall into one of two main categories. Depressive disorders are generally treated by either prescription medications or psychotherapy such as counseling. Depending on the presentation of the problem, either one of these treatments may be sufficient to get a patient on the road to recovery. Other times, a patient may benefit from a combination of both treatment plans.
Medications that are commonly prescribed for depressive symptoms are generally anti-depressants. After a test for depression indicates the problem, many doctors immediately prescribe anti-depressants to patients to provide initial relief while other avenues of treatment are explored. There are various anti-depressants that are prescribed to patients and each has certain side effects that must be weighed against the benefits for each patient. A lot of controversy over the benefits and disadvantages of taking anti-depressants continue as many patients routinely report problematic effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, sexual dysfunction, sedation, and weight gain. There are also individualized side effects that can affect a small number of patients making it necessary for a doctor to carefully watch anyone that is prescribed anti-depressants.
There are a few cases of anti-depressant use that have been linked to bizarre behavior. This side effect is not typical and most patients need not be concerned in this regard. Other treatments for the symptoms of depression include exercise, healthy interaction with others and exposure to sunshine. Oddly enough, sunshine is a natural treatment that is even provided in some psychiatric institutions for extreme cases of depressive disorders. Some patients are prescribed appointed times in a room filled with artificial sunlight as part of a comprehensive treatment. While the typical sufferer of depressive symptoms will never need hospital treatment, calculated exposure to daily sunshine can help improve the severity of depressive episodes.
Daily exercise and a protein rich diet is also another simple, natural lifestyle choice that can help alleviate moderate depressive symptoms. Counseling and other interaction with mentally healthy people is one of the primary ways that many people find help for mild to serious depressive problems. Addressing spiritual issues through Christian counseling can prove to be deeply effective for many who are serious about dealing with personal problems that may be at the root of depression. "Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them." (Psalm 119:165) This element is overlooked frequently by secular health care professionals who tend to test for depression from a purely medical model. The human spirit, soul and body require a unified approach to many health problems and certainly includes mental health issues.
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