Archive for June, 2007

Depression in Office

Monday, June 25th, 2007

Depression a common term for a sad or low mood or the loss of pleasure; an emotion that does not affect capacity to perform personal and vocational obligations
Fawn Fitter knew it was not just another bad day at the office. She was doing what she loved–writing about careers for major […]

Depression Depressing the World Economy

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Depression, a common term for a sad or low mood or the loss of pleasure; an emotion that does not affect capacity to perform personal and vocational obligations
There are 330 million people around the world suffering from depression. According to Dr Christopher Murray from the World Health Organization (WHO), major […]

Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A new Depression Treatment Option

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

This new procedure uses brain stimulation to improve symptoms, but long-term effects aren’t yet known. Discover how it works and understand the pros and cons
Depression is usually a very treatable condition. Often, standard treatment with antidepressant medications, psychotherapy or electroconvulsive therapy can help improve even severe cases of depression.
But if standard […]

Women Who Stop Antidepressant Suffer A Relapse

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Is it safe to take antidepressants during pregnancy? It’s hard to find a straight answer on whether expectant women should continue taking antidepressants during pregnancy and what effect the medication has on newborns. Recent studies have been as contradictory and unclear as news about the benefits or drawbacks to a […]

Underweight babies more Susceptible to Depression

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

Underweight babies : There has been a significant increase in the number of underweight babies being born in the UK, a report from a think tank has concluded.
According to the study carried out by the Fabian Society, 2006 saw 78 out of every 1,000 babies born weighing less than 5lb […]