Causes and Cures For Depression
There are many varied types of depression. Without realizing it or accepting it, many Americans suffer from some sort of depression.
It is estimated that some 14 million Americans are affected by depression. It is also estimated that less than a third of those affected will ever seek treatment|Fewer than 4.7 million of those, about 1/3, will seek health check help|Unfortunately only a very small percent, less than 1/3, will go for treatment. What are the reasons? Maybe it’s due to the fact that mental illness is considered a mental illness. Nobody wants that label applied to them.
People who suffered from mental illness were, at one time in history, ridiculed by society. When depression became apparent in people they were often sent away to clinics for the mentally ill. The good news is things have become different. But the old stereotypes are still with us. This influences many Americans to keep their illness to themselves.
Many factors contribute to depression. Diagnosis isn’t simple. Chemical balance in the brain, DNA, biology and even environment have to be considered. Drugs, alcohol and stress all can play a major function in the development of depression. These are all factors in causes depression.
So what are some of the treatments and cures available for those that are inflicted? There are many options for treatment and even cure, just as there are many causes for depression.
Which option is the best for someone who suffers with depression may be dependent on each individual on a case-to-case basis
Many claim they have a cure for depression. A cure for depression is realistic when safe and effective treatments are considered. When considering which option is best there are a few considerations that must be examined.
Has the method being considered been clinically proven to be effective in the treatment of depression?
Does it have an appropriate dose to be effective if a drug or herb? Have high quality control standards been used when accepting the method? Let’s examine some of the more popular cures.
For years the typical treatment for many forms of depression has been prescription drugs and psychotherapy. SSRI, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are prescribed to treat depression.
One of the most popular, Prozac, was first used in the United States in 1988. Many others such as Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and Luvox have followed it. All have been proven to be effective. But side effects are common, including causing more depression.
That’s the reason natural treatments are gaining popularity. A popular herbal cure is St. Johns Wort extract. It must have between three and five percent hyperforin to work.
It has been proven to work as well as Prozac with fewer side effects. As important as it is to find a cure-it is impossible to do so if those who suffer do not seek it.
If you or someone you know suffers from depression seek medical attention immediately.