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  • Depression Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one...learn more »
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    Depression Article
    • Depression facts
    • What is a depressive disorder?
    • What are myths about depression?
    • What are the types of depression, and what are depression symptoms and signs?
    • Major depression
    • Dysthymia
    • Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
    • Symptoms of bipolar disorder and mania
    • Depression symptoms of manic depression
    • Mania symptoms of manic depression
    • Depression symptoms and signs in men
    • Depression symptoms and signs in women
    • Depression symptoms and signs in teenagers
    • Depression symptoms and signs in children
    • What are the causes and risk factors of depression?
    • Postpartum depression
    • How is depression diagnosed?
    • What treatments are available for depression?
    • Antidepressant medications
    • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
    • Psychotherapies
    • Alternative medicine approaches to treatment
    • What is the general approach to treating depression?
    • What about sexual dysfunction related to antidepressants?
    • What about discontinuing antidepressants?
    • What are complications of depression?
    • What is the prognosis for depression?
    • How can depression be prevented?
    • What about self-help and home remedies?
    • How can someone help a person who is depressed?
    • Where can one seek help for depression?
    • What is in the future for depression?
    • Where can people find more information about depression?
  • Oral Cancer The term oral cancer includes cancer of the mouth (oral cavity) and the back of the mouth (oropharynx). Red and white patches...learn more »
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    Oral Cancer Article
    • What is the oral cavity?
    • What is cancer?
    • Who's at risk for oral cancer?
    • What are the symptoms of oral cancer?
    • How is oral cancer diagnosed?
    • How is oral cancer treated?
    • Methods of treatment
    • What are the side effects of treatment for oral cancer?
    • What is rehabilitation for oral cancer?
    • What happens after treatment for oral cancer?
    • What does the future hold for patients with oral cancer?
    • What resources are available to patients with oral cancer?
    • Oral Cancer At A Glance
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a psychiatric condition, can develop after any catastrophic life event. Symptoms include...learn more »
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    Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Article
    • What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
    • What are the effects of PTSD?
    • What causes PTSD?
    • What are PTSD risk factors and protective factors?
    • What are PTSD symptoms and signs?
    • How is PTSD assessed?
    • What is the treatment for PTSD?
    • How can people cope with PTSD?
    • Where can people get help for PTSD?
    • PTSD At A Glance
  • Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder (or manic depression) is a mental illness characterized by depression, mania, and severe mood swings. Treatment...learn more »
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    Bipolar Disorder Article
    • What is bipolar disorder?
    • What is the history of bipolar disorder?
    • What are the types of bipolar disorder?
    • What are bipolar disorder causes and risk factors?
    • What are bipolar disorder symptoms and signs in adults, teenagers, and children?
    • How is bipolar disorder diagnosed?
    • What are bipolar disorder medications and other treatments?
    • Can bipolar disorder be prevented?
    • Where can people find more information about bipolar disorder?
    • NIMH on bipolar disorder
    • What are characteristics of manic and depressive episodes?
    • How does bipolar disorder affect someone over time?
    • What illnesses often co-exist with bipolar disorder?
    • What can people with bipolar disorder expect from treatment?
    • How can I help a friend or relative who has bipolar disorder?
    • How can I help myself if I have bipolar disorder?
    • Where can I go for help?
    • What if I or someone I know is in crisis?
    • Bipolar Disorder At A Glance
  • Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) ADHD afflicts approximately 3 percent to 5 percent of school-age children and an estimated 60 percent of those maintain the...learn more »
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    Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Article
    • What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
    • ADHD in adults
    • Adult ADHD stats
    • Common behaviors and problems of adult ADHD
    • School-related impairments linked to adult ADHD
    • Work-related impairments linked to adult ADHD
    • Social-related impairments linked to adult ADHD
    • Relationship-related impairments linked to adult ADHD
    • How is adult ADHD diagnosed?
    • Medications to treat adult ADHD
    • Behavioral treatments for adult ADHD
    • Psychosocial behavior management strategies for ADHD
    • Living with adult ADHD
  • ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by the symptoms hyperactivity,...learn more »
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    ADHD Article
    • What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
    • What is the cause of ADHD?
    • What are ADHD symptoms and signs?
    • How is ADHD diagnosed?
    • How are schools involved in diagnosing, assessing, and treating ADHD?
    • Is ADHD inherited?
    • Is ADHD on the increase? If so, why?
    • Can ADHD be seen in brain scans of children with the disorder?
    • Can a preschool-aged child be diagnosed with ADHD?
    • What is the impact of ADHD on children and their families?
    • What is the role of alternative therapies in ADHD?
    • What are behavioral treatments?
    • Which educational interventions have been studied and shown to be effective in the treatment of ADHD?
    • What medications are currently being used to treat ADHD?
    • Are there standard doses for these ADHD medications?
    • How long are children on these ADHD medications?
    • Hasn't the use of stimulant medication become excessive?
    • Are there differences in stimulant use across racial and ethnic groups?
    • Why are stimulants used when the problem is overactivity?
    • What are the risks of the use of stimulant medication and other treatments?
    • Will children taking these medications for ADHD become drug addicts?
    • What is the relationship between ADHD and other disorders, such as learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, or depression?
    • What is the prognosis for individuals with ADHD?
    • What is the history of ADHD? How is it related to ADD?
    • What are the future research directions for ADHD?
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) At A Glance
  • Smoking (How to Quit Smoking) Smoking is an addiction. More than 430,000 deaths occur each year in the U.S. from smoking related illnesses. Secondhand smoke or...learn more »
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    Smoking (How to Quit Smoking) Article
    • Smoking and quitting smoking facts
    • What problems are caused by smoking?
    • What is addictive disease and why is smoking considered addictive?
    • What are the signs of cigarette addiction?
    • Why should someone quit smoking?
    • What are the steps in quitting?
    • Getting ready to quit smoking
    • On the day you quit smoking
    • Staying quit
    • What methods can help a person quit smoking?
    • Behavioral modification and self-help literature to quit smoking
    • Nicotine replacement therapy to quit smoking
    • What prescription products are available for smoking cessation?
    • How are nicotine-containing products used safely?
    • What is in the future for smoking?
  • Dysthymia Dysthymia is a less severe form of chronic depression. Symptoms and signs include insomnia, suicidal thoughts, guilt, empty...learn more »
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    Dysthymia Article
    • What causes dysthymia?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of dysthymia?
    • Is dysthymia common in the U.S.?
    • How is dysthymia diagnosed?
    • How is dysthymia treated?
    • What is psychotherapy?
    • How do antidepressants help ease dysthymia?
    • Are there other treatments available for dysthymia?
    • What else can I do to feel better?
    • Can dysthymia worsen?
  • Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression is a form of depression that occurs within a year after delivery. It is thought that rapid hormone changes...learn more »
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    Postpartum Depression Article
    • Postpartum depression facts
    • What is postpartum depression? Are there different types of postpartum depression?
    • What are causes and risk factors for postpartum depression?
    • What are postpartum depression symptoms and signs?
    • How is postpartum depression diagnosed?
    • What are the treatments for postpartum depression?
    • What is the prognosis of postpartum depression?
    • Can postpartum depression be prevented?
    • Where can people get more information about postpartum depression?
    • Where can people get support for postpartum depression?
    • What research is being done on postpartum depression?