How Antidepressants Can Help Your Depression

December 18, 2014

Day 2: How Antidepressants Can Help Your Depression Facts and Tips about Antidepressants By Shereen A. Gharbia, PharmD

Depression is a serious medical condition and a leading cause of disability worldwide. Fortunately, great strides in research over the last several decades have deepened our understanding of depression, leading to many effective treatment options. Depression, even the most severe, is a highly treatable disorder, and medication and talk therapy are the cornerstones of treatment. Despite the fact that millions of Americans suffer from the disorder, depression is widely misunderstood. The first step in overcoming this disease is to understand it. Let's take a look at the causes of depression and the most widely prescribed medications, antidepressants. Although no single cause of depression has been identified, a combination of factors appears to contribute to its development. Learn how antidepressants work in your brain to make you feel better »

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