Addressing Depression in Women

Depression is a problem that affects men and women, but one of the issues with depression in women is that many women don't necessarily get the treatment they should.  They talk about it, but they may not talk about it to the level or the degree that it demands.  If you're a woman and you feel depressed, take time to express your feelings.  Don't be intimidated.  Understand that health is physical health as well as mental health and you can't just ignore problems when they occur.  If you feel you're suffering from depression, you should do everything you can to try to get that attention.

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Safety of Antidepressants in Teens

There is a serious debate in psychiatry. Does the use of antidepressant medications help teens. Does it help them with the condition, or do they increase a teen risk of committing suicide? Back in 2004, the Food and Drug Administration included what is known as a black box warning on a group of antidepressants called the SSRIs to alert healthcare providers to an increased risk of suicidality in children and teens. New research revealed that information from 24 overall trials and over 4500 pediatric patients taking one of nine antidepressant medications found that only one trial, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, found significant increase in suicidality, and that was more than fourfold. However, when all 24 studies were combined, there was no increase. The conclusion? This is not a declaration a safety, but further warning that these medications need to be used under careful supervision, or at all.

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