Depression: what you should know.(Information from Your Family Doctor)

From: American Family Physician | Date: October 15, 2006 | Copyright information

What is depression?

When doctors talk about depression, they mean the medical illness called major depression. Someone with major depression has symptoms like those listed in the box below nearly every day, all day, for two weeks or longer. If you're depressed, you may also have headaches, other aches and pains, stomach problems, and problems with sex. An older person with depression may feel confused or have trouble understanding simple requests.

What causes depression?

Depression seems to be related to a chemical imbalance in the brain that makes it hard for the ...

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