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.
  Depression: Should I stop taking my antidepressant?
  Depression: Should I take an antidepressant?
  Depression: Should I take antidepressants while I'm pregnant?

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
  Depression: Using positive thinking
  Positive thinking: Stopping unwanted thoughts
  Stress management: Doing meditation

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
Paul Lehnert
Last Updated: March 13, 2009
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Catherine D. Serio, PhD - Behavioral Health
Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry
Peter Hauser, MD - Psychiatry

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