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Condition Centers > Depression > Article


Your Guide to Depression

Get the Facts
Types of Depression
What Causes Depression
Making the Diagnosis
Treatment Options
Day-to-Day
Caregiving
Different Populations

Depression is a serious illness that can render a person disabled in their work, family, and social life. But, it doesn't have to. Learn here about promising treatments that will help you lead a fulfilling and productive life. Get practical tips about how to beat depression. WebMD has teamed up with experts at The Cleveland Clinic to bring you the information you need.

Get the Facts

The Basics
Recognizing the Signs of Suicide
Depression and Other Mental Illnesses
Questions and Answers About Depression
Glossary
Resources



Types of Depression

Major Depression
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Bipolar Depression (Manic Depression)
Seasonal Depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Psychotic Depression
Postpartum Depression



What Causes Depression?

Causes of Depression
Medicines That Cause Depression
Illnesses That Cause Depression



Making the Diagnosis

Recognizing and Diagnosing Depression
Am I At Risk for Developing Depression?



Treatment Options

The First Step: Choosing Your Depression Healthcare Provider
Treatment Options
Psychotherapy to Treat Depression
Depression Medicines Overview
Drug Options for Depression
ECT
Alternative Therapies
St. John's Wort
Untreated Depression



Day-to-Day

Sexual Problems
Exercise



Caregiving

Coping With Depression



Different Populations

Children and Depression
Adolescents and Depression
Depression in Men
Depression in Women
Depression in the Elderly




Edited by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD, Feb. 2003, WebMD
Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology.

Copyright ©2002 content, The Cleveland Clinic. The information provided by The Cleveland Clinic is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health-care provider. Please consult your health-care provider for advice about a specific medical condition. For additional health information, please contact the Health Information Center at The Cleveland Clinic, (216) 444-3771 or toll-free (800) 223-2273, Ext. 43771.



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