Depression References

Natasha Tracy

Depression Information

What is Depression? Depression Definition and Checklist

¹Medscape Reference, Depression: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286759

²WebMD, Mental Health and Adjustment Disorder: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-adjustment-disorder

Types of Depression – Different Types of Depression

¹General reference for article: Medscape Reference, Depression: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286759

²Medscape Reference, Dysthymic Disorder: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/913941

Signs of Depression: Depression Warning Signs

¹HelpGuide.org, Understanding Depression: http://helpguide.org/mental/depression_signs_types_diagnosis_treatment.htm

Depression Diagnosis and How is Depression Diagnosed?

¹American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, Text Revision. 4th Edition. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association; 2000.

²Medscape Reference, Depression: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286759-clinical

³Medscape Reference, History and Mental Status Evaluation: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/293402

Depression Facts – Depression Statistics

¹Medscape Reference, Depression: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286759-clinical

²Livestrong.com, Long-Term Effects of Untreated Depression: http://www.livestrong.com/article/69705-longterm-effects-untreated-depression/

Depression Test for Teenagers

¹National Institute of Mental Illness, Depression in Children and Adolescents (Fact Sheet): http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-in-children-and-adolescents/index.shtml

How Do I Use the FMLA as an Employee with Depression?

Advisors Law Group, “FMLA – Does Depression Qualify.” Federated Employment Practices Network, 2014.

Mental Health America, “Can I Use FMLA for Mental Health?” Accessed November 19, 2019.

United States Department of Labor, “Fact Sheet #28: The Family and Medical Leave Act.” Accessed November 19, 2019.

United States Department of Labor, “Need Time: The Employee’s Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act.” Accessed November 20, 2019.

Is Depression a Disability? Can You Get Accommodations?

Accommodations for disabilities. Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Retrieved October 2019 from https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/college-students/accommodations

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What is the History of Depression?

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Paykel, E.S. (2008). Basic concepts of depression. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 10(3), 279-289. Retrieved November 2019 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181879/

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Can You Help Me Understand Depression? Depression Explained

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Depression Prevention: Is It Possible to Prevent Depression?

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Depression Pictures of Famous People

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Crofts, C. (2017). Ellen DeGeneres talks about her battle with depression. Smooth FM. Retrieved
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Elizabeth, D. (2020). Katy Perry opens up about experiencing depression. Teen Vogue. Retrieved
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Depression Movies and Videos You Have to See

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Symptoms of Depresion

What Are the Symptoms of Depression and Depressive Disorder?

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Weiller, E., et al, “Prevalence of Brief Recurrent Depression in Primary Care”. European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience, November 1994.

How Can I Deal with All of This Anger from Depression?

Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Depression. Accessed November 11, 2019.

Fisher, L., et al, “The Role of Anger/Hostility in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Secondary Analysis from the ADAPTY-A Study.” The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, October 2015.

NHS, Anger. Updated October 2019.

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What Are the Physical Symptoms of Depression?

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Depression and Motivation: Why Can’t I Get Moving?

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Is This Depression or Laziness? How to Tell the Difference

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Barhum, L. (2018). Why does depression make you feel tired? Medical News Today. Retrieved November 2019 from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322264.php

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Ghanean, H., Ceniti, A.D., & Kennedy, S.H. (2018). Fatigue in patients with major depressive disorder: Prevalence, burden, and pharmacological approaches to management. CNS Drugs, 32(1), 65-74. Retrieved November 2017 from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs40263-018-0490-z

Smith, P. (2019). Why depression makes you so damn tired all the time. HuffPost. Retrieved November 2019 from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/depression-tired_l_5c6c3fcae4b012225acd8663

What’s the Relationship Between Depression and Sleep?

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Nyer, M., Farabaugh, A., Fehling, K., Soskin, D., Holt, D., Papakostas, G.I., Pedrelli, P., Fava, M., Pisoni, A., Vitolo, O., & Mischoulon, D. (2013). Relationship between sleep disturbance and depression, anxiety, and functioning in college students. Depression and Anxiety, (30), 9, 873-880. Retrieved November 2019 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3791314/

How to Deal with Depression and Fatigue

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Jaret, P. (n.d.). Depression and insomnia. WebMD. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/sleep-problems#1

Peterson, T.J. (2018). List of best foods for fighting depression. HealthyPlace. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.healthyplace.com/depression/food-and-depression/list-of-best-foods-for-fighting-depression

Self-help tips to fight tiredness. (2018). National Health Service (NHS) UK. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/self-help-tips-to-fight-fatigue/

How to Deal with Depression and Weight Loss or Weight Gain

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Holland, K. (2018). Are obesity and depression related? And 9 other FAQs. Healthline. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/obesity-and-depression

Jennings, K. (2018). 16 simple ways to relieve stress and anxiety. Healthline. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety

Radcliffe, S. (2019). Here’s how treating obesity and depression at the same time can help. Healthline. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.healthline.com/health-news/study-finds-best-way-to-help-people-with-depression-lose-weight

Shimer Bowers, E. (2012). Weight management tips for people with depression. Everyday Health. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/major-depression/weight-management-for-depression/

Stoller-Conrad, J. (2015). Microbes help produce serotonin in gut. Caltech. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/microbes-help-produce-serotonin-gut-46495

What to Do When Depression and Loneliness Overtake You

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Ypsilanti, A., Lazuras, L., Powell, P. & Overton, P. (2018). Self-disgust as a potential mechanism explaining the association between loneliness and depression. Journal of Affective Disorders, 243, 108-115. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30241025

Depression and Crying: Why Can’t I Just Stop Crying?

Gračanin, A., Bylsma, L. M., & Vingerhoets, A. J. J. M. (2014) Is crying a self-soothing behavior?. Frontiers in Psychology, 5(502). Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262664292_Gracanin_A_Bylsma_L_M_Vingerhoets_A_J_J_M_2014_Is_crying_a_self-soothing_behavior_Frontiers_in_Psychology_5_502_doi_103389fpsyg201400502#pfe

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Why Does Depression Cause Memory Loss?

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Sapolsky, R.M. (2001). Depression, antidepressants, and the shrinking hippocampus. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 98(22), 12320-12322. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC60045/

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What’s a Depression Attack? How Do I Fight Back?

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Leonard, J. (2018). How to cope with a depressive episode. MedicalNewsToday. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322495.php

What is a major depressive episode? (n.d.). Bridges to Recovery. Retrieved December 2019 from https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/major-depression/what-is-a-major-depressive-episode/

Depression with Psychosis: What Should You Look For?

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Signs of Depression

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Causes of Depression

Causes of Depression: What Causes Depression?

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²Mayo Clinic, Stress, genetics can trigger depression: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-and-depression/MY01649

What Caused the Depression?

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⁵Mayo Clinic, Marijuana and depression: What's the link? http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/marijuana-and-depression/AN01900

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¹⁰National Institute of Mental Health, FDA Warnings on Antidpressants: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/fda-warnings-on-antidepressants.shtml

¹¹HelpGuide.org, Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues: http://helpguide.org/mental/postpartum_depression.htm

Which Medications Cause Depression?

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What Are the Risk Factors for Depression?

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Causes of Depression: What Causes Depression?

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Thompson, K. (n.d.). Depression and disability: A practical guide. The North Carolina Office on Disability and Health. Retrieved October 2019 from https://fpg.unc.edu/sites/fpg.unc.edu/files/resources/other-resources/NCODH_Depression.pdf

What causes depression? (n.d.). Beyond Blue. Retrieved November 2019 from https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression/what-causes-depression

Is Depression Genetic or Hereditary?

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Is Depression a Chemical Imbalance?

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How to Manage Having Depression for No Reason

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Are There Such Things as Depression Hormones?

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Why Does Depression on My Birthday Happen Every Year?

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Can You Get Depression from Social Media?

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Is It Possible to Get Depression from Birth Control Medication?

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Effects of Depression

Effects of Depression: Physical, Social Effects of Depression

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What are the Side Effects of Depression?

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What to Do When You’re Living with Depression for Years

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What’s the Relationship Between Depression and Alcohol?

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What are Depression Thoughts? How Do They Affect You?

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Why Depression in the Elderly Can Be So Dangerous

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Depression in Young Adults Can Hinder Job Performance

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Atypical Depression

What is Atypical Depression? Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

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Dysthymia

Dysthymia (Chronic Depression) – Signs, Symptoms, Treatment

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Major Depresion

What is Clinical Depression? Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

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Major Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

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²Mayo Clinic, Depression (Major Depression): http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175

MDD: DSM Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder

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Psychotic Depression Symptoms and Treatment

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Major Depression (MDD) Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

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Postpartum Depression

What is Postpartum Depression (PPD), Postnatal Depression?

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Postpartum Depression Signs and Symptoms

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Postpartum Depression Treatment

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Postpartum Depression Help and Support

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Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression: What's the Difference?

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Postpartum Depression Scale, Postpartum Depression Screening

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What is Postpartum Psychosis?

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Postpartum Depression in Men

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PMDD

PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) Symptoms, Treatment

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Seasonal Depression Disorder

What is Seasonal Depression Disorder? Symptoms, Treatment

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Symptoms – Who's At Risk

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SAD Light: Seasonal Depression Light Therapy for SAD

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How to Beat the Winter Blues

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Children

Depression in Children: Overview of Child Depression

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Recognizing Symptoms of Depression in Teens and Children

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Teenage Depression-Signs, Symptoms, Antidepressants

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Antidepressants for Children: Important Information for Parents

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Teen Depression: What Do Parents Need to Know?

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Men

Depression in Men: Understanding Male Depression

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Important Depression Symptoms in Men

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²Mayo Clinic, Male depression: Understanding the issues: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/male-depression/MC00041

Women

Depression in Women: Understanding Female Depression

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How Symptoms of Depression Affect Women

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Depression and PMS: Why It Happens, How to Ease the Symptoms

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Depression and PMS: Why It Happens, How to Ease the Symptoms

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How Can You Avoid Depression in Menopause?

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Depression and Your Period: What You Need to Know

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Depression in Pregnancy: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Treatment of Depression

Depression Treatment Options

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Best Depression Treatment

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²HealthyPlace, What is the Best Treatment for Depression: http://www.healthyplace.com/depression/treatment/best-depression-treatment/menu-id-68/

Major Depression Treatment

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²Medscape Reference, Depression: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286759

Stop Depression: Can You Cure Depression?

¹Medscape Reference, Depression: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/286759

List of Antidepressants – List of Medications for Depression

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²This medication is approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia, specifically not depression, although is listed as an antidepressant in Medscape Reference.

SNRI (Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)

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AntidepressantMedications for Depression

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Depression and Weight Gain, Depression and Weight Loss

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Antidepressants and Weight Gain – SSRIs and Weight Gain

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What is Serotonin Syndrome? Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

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Antidepressant Side Effects and How to Manage Them

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Natural Antidepressants: An Alternative to Antidepressants

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Depression Therapy: How Psychotherapy for Depression Works

American Psychological Association Fact Sheet

Antidepressants and Alcohol Don't Mix

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Antidepressants and Marijuana (Weed): Is There Any Harm?

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Managing Antidepressant Sexual Side Effects

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SSRI Antidepressants: About SSRIs, Side-Effects, Withdrawal

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SNRI (Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)

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Tricyclic Antidepressants: How Tricyclics Work, Side Effects

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MAOI Antidepressants: What are MAO Inhibitors?

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What is a Depression Relapse? Can You Prevent a Depression Relapse?

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Levine, D. (2017). Depression relapse: What can trigger it and how to prevent it. U.S. News & World
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What Depression Treatments are Available Today?

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Depression Treatment Centers: Types and How They Help

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What is a Depression Relapse and Should I Expect to Have One?

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Which Depression Supplements Work? Which Don't?

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What Should I Look for in a Depression Therapist?

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What to Do About Depression After Surgery

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Depression and Anxiety Medication Benefits and Drawbacks

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Alternative Treatments

Natural Depression Treatment: Herbal, Natural Remedies for Depression

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression

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²Corpus Callosum, Another rTMS Update: http://scienceblogs.com/corpuscallosum/2010/05/another_rtms_update.php

³MindCare, Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.mindcarecentres.com/whatisrtms/faq.aspx

Does Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression Work?

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²Chicago Tribune, Expertise counts with deep brain stimulation: http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/triage/2008/09/expertise-count.html

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for Treating Depression

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²Oregon Health and Science University, Rapid Review Draft Report: Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression: http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/OHPR/HRC/docs/HRC.Reports/VNS_Dep_Final_Report_Revised_8.20-.09_2_1.pdf?ga=t

³Cyberonics, Insurance Information: http://depression.cyberonics.com/depression/insuranceinformation/

ECT

Shock Treatment for Depression: How ECT Shock Therapy Works

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²Kalapatapu , Raj K. et al, Electroconvulsive Therapy. Medscape. Jan. 12, 2015. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/electroconvulsive-therapy/about/pac-20393894

Maintenance ECT: Why Some People Need Continuation ECT

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²PubMed, Retrospective study of continuation electroconvulsive therapy in 50 patients: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20357668

³PubMed, Efficacy of maintenance electroconvulsive therapy in recurrent depression: a naturalistic study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18772702

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ECT Therapy for Depression: Is ECT Treatment Safe?

¹Medscape Reference, Electroconvulsive Therapy: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1525957

²PubMed, The Mortality Rate with ECT: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9342128

Effects of ECT, ECT Side Effects

¹PubMed, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) increases serum Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in drug resistant depressed patients: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16757154

²PubMed, Electroconvulsive therapy, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and possible neurorestorative benefit of the clinical application of electroconvulsive therapy: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18580563

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⁵PubMed, Efficacy of ECT in depression: a meta-analytic review: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15087991

History of ECT: How the ECT Procedure Developed

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²Wikipedia, Electroconvulsive Therapy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroconvulsive_therapy

ECT Videos

¹PubMed, Efficacy of ECT in depression: a meta-analytic review: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15087991

ECT Problems

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Self-Help

Feeling Depressed? What To Do When You Feel Depressed

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What Are Some Touching Poems About Depression?

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The Best Depression Drawing and Art from World History

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What Inspiring Depression Tattoos Do People Like to Get?

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What Is a Depression Journal and Why Should You Keep One?

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Symbols of Depression You May Not Have Thought of Before

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How Can Depression Worksheets Benefit Your Mental Health?

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Anxiety and Depression

Relationship Between Anxiety and Depression

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Depression Support

Depression Support: Why You Need It, Where to Find It

^[i]WebMD, Depression Support: http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depresssion-support

^[ii]Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, About Support Groups and Chapters: http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=support_supportgroups

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