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Most prescription drugs used to treat depression either imitate a neurotransmitter or redistribute existing neurotransmitters. These medications provide relief by working with the existing neurotransmitters, but do not alter the overall neurotransmitter supply. Because they fail to bring neurotransmitter levels back into proper balance, their effectiveness is often limited. When the body’s supply of neurotransmitters ( Read More…)
Depression results when brain chemicals also known as neurotransmitters are out of balance. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that relay signals between nerve cells, called “neurons”. They are present throughout the body and are required for proper brain and body functions. Serious health problems, including depression and anxiety, can occur when neurotransmitter levels are too high or ( Read More…)
In cases which medication and or psychiatric counseling does not help alleviate a person’s severe depression shock therapy may be helpful. Shock therapy used to have a negative reputation. But in recent years, it has greatly improved and can provide relief for people with severe depression who have not been able to feel better with ( Read More…)
Several types of psychotherapy—or “talk therapy”— can help people with depression. Some regimens are short-term (10 to 20 weeks) and other regimens are longer-term, depending on the needs of the individual. Two main types of psychotherapies-cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT)-have been shown to be effective in treating depression. By teaching new ways of ( Read More…)
The extract from the herb St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), a bushy, wild-growing plant with yellow flowers, has been used for centuries in many folk and herbal remedies. Today in Europe, it is used extensively to treat mild to moderate depression. In the United States, it is a top-selling botanical product. To address increasing American ( Read More…)
