Depression

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Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.
 Should I stop taking my depression medicine?
 Should I take antidepressants while I'm pregnant?
 Should I take medications to treat depression?

Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition.Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.
 Depression: Dealing with medicine side effects
 Depression: Helping someone get treatment
 Depression: Managing postpartum depression
 Depression: Supporting someone who is depressed
 Depression: Taking antidepressants safely

Interactive tools help people determine health risks, ideal weight, target heart rate, and more.Interactive tools are designed to help people determine health risks, ideal weight, target heart rate, and more.
 Interactive Tool: Are You Depressed?

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Author: Jeannette Curtis
Ralph Poore
Last Updated: March 21, 2007
Medical Review: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry

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 Cause
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 What Happens
 What Increases Your Risk
 When To Call a Doctor
 Exams and Tests
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