Depression

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Highlights
Introduction
Causes
Risk Factors
Complications of Depression
Diagnosis
Treatment
Antidepressants and Drug Treatment Guidelines
Psychotherapy
Other Treatments
Lifestyle Changes
Resources
References

Review Date: 12/25/2007
Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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