Depression

Watch this video to learn how depression can affect your body.

Millions of Americans who experience depression are getting the treatment they need. Find out what causes depression and what options are available for you to successfully take control of your life.

Watch this video to learn how depression can impact relationships and be encouraged to seek treatment.

Watch this video to learn how to use inner strengths to get through tough times and overcome challenges.

Clinical depression can be treated and managed through a combination of medication and therapy that's personalized to the patient. The process of finding the right kind of antidepressant and medication dosage can take some time and it may take several weeks for a person with depression to feel the full effects.

Watch this video to learn seven things about antidepressants.

Watch this video to learn self-care instructions to ease depression medicine side effects.

Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a term for a variety of treatment techniques designed to help a person identify and change negative emotions. Most psychotherapy takes place with a licensed and trained mental health care professional. There are several types, including cognitive behavioral therapy, which is the most common psychotherapy used to treat depression.

Watch this video to learn what to do if you're ready to quit taking depression medicines.

Watch this video to learn how Electroconvulsive therapy or (ECT) can benefit people with severe depression.

Watch this patient story to learn some strategies for managing depression.

Watch this video to learn how social support can help with depression.

Watch this video to learn ways to help lower the risk of depression coming back.

Making healthy lifestyle changes can help in treatment for depression, along with medication and therapy. Things like healthy eating, exercise, reducing alcohol consumption and meditation can help relieve some of the symptoms of depression and keep depressive episodes from happening.