For moderate-to-severe adolescent depression, a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with pharmacotherapy (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [SSRIs]) has the strongest empirical base. M
In this combined data analysis, we examine four questions: 1) Are there are significant differences in the effectiveness of IntelliCare for the treatment of depression and anxiety at mild, moderate, moderate-severe, and severe symptom severity levels; 2) Does co-morbidity of anxiety and depression...
Furthermore, the CB1 receptor inverse agonist rimonabant, which was developed and approved for weight loss, had to be subsequently withdrawn from the market due to risk of severe depression and suicide [185]. There have been positive clinical observations on the antidepressant efficacy of ...
Anxiety, when severe, can be highly debilitating. Even for those who experience mild symptoms of an anxiety disorder, the effects can interfere with their daily functioning and place a burden on themselves and those who care for them. Whether it is generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, o...
Postpartum depression is a serious condition that requires active treatment and emotional support for the new mother. Left untreated, postpartum depression can last for a year or longer. Postpartum depression symptoms can range from mild to severe and add complexity to a new marriage or relationshi...
Developed by psychiatrist Aaron Beck in the 1960s, CBT has become a mainstream treatment for non-severe depression and a number of other mental disorders. In the short term, it is at least as effective as an antidepressant treatment, and in the longer term may be more effective at preventing...
improve within 4 to 8 weeks of treatment, ask your doctor for a referral to a psychiatrist for diagnosis and treatment. Clearly, for more severe symptoms -- and always if you have thoughts about death or hurting yourself or someone else -- you should see a psychiatrist as soon as possible...
—especially someone experiencing severe symptoms—may also need in-person treatment, online therapy can sometimes be a helpful supplement. Research suggests that online therapy can be helpful inreducing symptoms of anxiety and depressionin individuals with previously diagnosed bipolar disorder, for example...
Although psychosocial interventions might also be recommended, more effective treatments than those currently available are needed for people with moderate or severe depression. In the past 10 years, treatment trials have developed and tested many new targeted interventions. In this Review, we assess ...
and diagnosis can set you up for better long-term outcomes, and ongoing treatment may alleviate some of the more severe symptoms this disorder causes. It can be helpful to build a network of doctors, therapists, friends, and family to provide support and guidance as you manage this disorder....