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Depression
How Can I Prevent It?
Some forms of depression may not be preventable since current theory suggests that they may be triggered by chemical malfunctioning in the brain. However, there is good evidence that depression may often be alleviated or sometimes prevented with good health habits. Proper diet, exercise, vacations, not overworking and saving time to do things you enjoy all help keep the blues at bay.
Medically reviewed by Michael Aronson, MD, August 2005.
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SOURCES: Miniussi C,; Bonato C, et al., "Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimluation (rTMS) at high and low frequency: an efficacious therapy for major drug-resistant depression?," Clinical Neurophysiology, May 2005, vol. 116(5):1062-71. American Psychiatric. Association: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed. 2000. Shelton C., "Long-term management of major depressive disorder: are differences among antidepressant treatments meaningful?," Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2004, vol. 65 Suppl 17:29-33. Hu Z,; Yang X, et al., "Herb-drug interactions: a literature review." Drugs. 2005, vol. 65(9), pp 1239-82. Szegedi, A.; et al, "Acute treatment of moderate to severe depression with hypericum extract WS 5570 (St John's wort): randomised controlled double blind non-inferiority trial versus paroxetine." British Medical Journal, March 5, 2005, vol. 330(7490):503. Stahl, S.; et al, "Differences in Mechanisms of Action between Current and Future Antidepressants," Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2003; vol. 64: suppl. 13 pg13-17
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