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Commonly asked questions about depression
This section
will attempts to address patient and family concerns on a variety of
depression related questions after being diagnosed with depression, or
that families might have regarding their loved one. It will provide
clear, matter-of-fact answers to a multitude of depression questions that
one might have but has been afraid to ask. Some questions have
straightforward, simple answers. Others do not.
The Basics on Depression
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What are emotions, and why do we have them?
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What is the difference between thoughts and feelings?
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How does the brain affect behavior and regulate emotional states?
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What is mental illness? What is a major mental illness?
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How do chemicals work in the brain?
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What chemicals regulate emotions?
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What is the difference between psychiatry and psychology?
Diagnosis for Depression
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What are
the symptoms of depression?
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How do I know whether I have depression versus a "normal" reaction to a
problem in life?
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How can I
feel depressed when I have a good job and a loving family?
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Why did my doctor diagnose depression when I do not feel depressed?
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Does
a mild depression means a quicker recovery?
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How
do I tell my family and friends that I have depression?
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Since my dad died, my mom has been drinking. Could she be depressed?
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Can future episodes of depression be prevented?
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A
family member is depressed and refuses to see anyone, can we help?
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What
is the risk of depression when returning from active duty overseas?
Depression Medication
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What's next if antidepressant is not helping?
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Will medication makes us look medicated?
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