Moods and Attitudes: Treatment Options for Depression

Moods and Attitudes: Treatment Options for Depression – Life is full of emotional ups and downs. But when the “down” times are long lasting or interfere with your ability to function, you may be suffering from a common, serious illness—depression. What is depression and what causes it? Why are women more prone to depression during different life stages than men – teen years, adulthood, postpartum, menopause? In this program, Heather Hall, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCSF, explores traditional treatment options as well as the new thinking about alternative treatments. Series: “Women’s Health Today” [3/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 11970]

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We can characterize PTSD as a dysfunction of the body's stress-coping system, which could lead to depression, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts. It can be subdivided into three categories: re-experiencing the trauma (intrusive memories), the …
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Grief, Depression, and Adjustment for Daughters of Women With Breast Cancer

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The impact of a life-threatening issue and the ensuing treatment creates a new dynamic for the mother-daughter relationship. Children may become caregivers for their mothers and, depending on their own mental state prior to diagnosis, may develop …
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