People respond differently to antidepressants, and you may need to try different medicines to find the one that works best. Researchers also are studying and developing other medications for depression, such as brexanolone for postpartum depression, and esketamine.
There are many different types of psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or interpersonal therapy. The particular approach a therapist uses depends on the condition being treated and the training and experience of the therapist.
Therapists also may combine and adapt elements of different approaches. Depression affects each individual differently. It may take some trial and error to find the treatment that works best. Visit the Food and Drug Administration website for the latest information on warnings, patient medication guides, and newly approved medications. Therapists and patients work together, and finding a good match is important.
The following tips can help you find the right therapist. Ask about their areas of expertise. Therapists have different professional backgrounds and specialties. You want to find a therapist who has experience working with your specific condition. Find out what kinds of treatments they use. Ask if those treatments are effective for dealing with your particular mental health problem or issue. Determine how long treatment is expected to last, and when you should expect to gain relief from symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Rapport and trust are essential. Researchers continue to study depression to improve the way this medical condition is diagnosed and treated. For example, NIMH researchers are currently working to understand how and why changes in reproductive hormones trigger mood disorders, including postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and perimenopausal depression.
NIMH scientists are conducting a large number of research studies with patients and healthy volunteers to better understand why some women are at higher risk than others, and how they can translate these findings into new treatments or new uses of existing treatments.
Clinical trials are research studies that look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases and conditions. The goal of clinical trials is to determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe. Although individuals may benefit from being part of a clinical trial, participants should be aware that the primary purpose of a clinical trial is to gain new scientific knowledge so that others may be better helped in the future.
In addition to volunteer research opportunities for the patient groups listed above, research opportunities for healthy volunteers are also available. Healthy volunteers play a critical role in our studies. For more information about clinical research and how to find clinical trials being conducted around the country, visit NIMH's clinical trials webpage.
For additional resources, visit our Help for Mental Illnesses webpage. If you are in immediate distress or are thinking about hurting yourself, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline toll-free at TALK This publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission from NIMH. Citation of NIMH as a source is appreciated.
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Help for Mental Illnesses If you or someone you know has a mental illness, there are ways to get help. Clinical Trials If you or a friend or family member are thinking about taking part in clinical research, this page contains basic information about clinical trials. Stakeholder Engagement Find out how NIMH engages a range of stakeholder organizations as part of its efforts to ensure the greatest public health impact of the research we support.
Education and Awareness Use these free mental health education and outreach materials in your community and on social media to spread the word about topics like eating disorders, autism awareness, and suicide prevention. Application Process Explore the NIMH grant application process, including how to write your grant, how to submit your grant, and how the review process works.
Small Business Research Learn about funding opportunities for small businesses. On the other hand, your sleep patterns say a lot about your overall health. Try wearing a sleep monitoring device to bed and share your findings along with your level of energy during the day with your physician to help determine if depression may be part of the underlying issue.
Just like interruptions in our eating and sleep cycles, our bodies can respond to stress and mood swings with physical pain or muscle spasms. If you are frequently in pain without a clear medical diagnosis or source emerging from your appointments with a physician, you may be suffering from depression. Although death is a part of life, continually thinking about the idea of death or how to bring about the end of your life is a warning sign of depression that should not be ignored.
Some people believe they are just negative by nature when they could be battling depression. Finding out if depression is the cause of your negative outlook on life and emotional responses is beneficial in that there are ways to treat depression resulting in healthier emotions about yourself, your relationships, your future, and the world around you.
Are You Struggling in School? For school-aged children or those adults enrolled in continuing education, there class-related signs of this mental health disease as well. Consistently coming in late to class or missing class altogether, having less energy to perform well on projects and assignments, or behavioral problems can all be signs of depression.
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Contact afpserv aafp. Want to use this article elsewhere? Get Permissions. Read the Issue. Sign Up Now. Sep 1, Issue. The symptoms do not meet criteria for a Mixed Episode. TABLE 2 Clinical Clues to Depression in Older Adults Who Deny Sadness or Depression Unexplained somatic complaints Hopelessness Helplessness Anxiety and worries Memory complaints with or without objective signs of cognitive impairment Loss of feeling of pleasure anhedonia Slowed movement Irritability Lack of interest in personal care, such as poor adherence to medical or dietary regimens.
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