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Depression (adult)

Depression (adult)

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Is a type of:

Depression

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Head

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Depression (adult)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Depression (adult)

Surgery

Electroconvulsive therapy

Other treatments

Hospitalization
Psychiatry
Psychotherapy

Tests

Cortisol level
Thyroid blood tests
Complete blood count
Patient health questionnaire (PHQ 9)

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Lookng for a new family doctor i am looking for a dr that can help with all needs medical and mental. I suffer from maligant hypertension as well as depression, adult ADHD and bi polar mania and anxeity. I am currently under meds, lisipril. norvasc (amlod

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how do adults know if they have adhd or depression or both?

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If a young child has very severe depression is it more likely they will have mania as an adult.?

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How long do young adults have major depressive episodes for?

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A member asked:

Seeing CNP for 4 months for adult add. Tried strattera (made me depressed) Now on prozac and wellbutrin (bupropion). Mood better. Focus not. Can I ask to try stim?

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