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Follow the links below to find information on drug treatments available for depression.
Reviewed September 2008
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Duloxetine (Cymbalta) for major depression
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National Prescribing Service
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Duloxetine is a new antidepressant which we believe to be as effective as, but no better than, any other antidepressant. Its side effects are not fully known. It may be useful for some people.
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Aug 2008
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Hormonal therapy
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InfraPsych
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In hormonal therapy, a person is given a hormone, or hormonal supplements to increase the effects of the hormones that are already present in the body. Provides a brief overview of the use of hormonal therapies in a number of different situations.
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Jun 2008
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Acute management of bipolar disorders
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Australian Prescriber
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Bipolar disorders can present in varying ways. Prompt recognition of the phase of illness and tailoring the patient's therapy accordingly will help optimise outcomes.
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Jun 2008
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Dementia and depression
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Better Health Channel
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Depression is very common among people with dementia. It may help carers to be aware of symptoms so they can recognise the early warning signs and seek appropriate help.
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May 2008
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Depression - how to get treatment
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Better Health Channel
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Many of the effects of depression can make it harder to seek help and to find effective treatment. See your doctor first for an assessment. Treatment might include medication, therapy or both.
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May 2008
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Fact sheet 12 Depression in men
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beyondblue
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Many new antidepressant drugs are now available. These new drugs are effective and are generally safer than the older antidepressants. The older types of antidepressants are still used to treat severe depression. Your doctor will provide you with information about the type of antidepressant that will best suit your needs.
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May 2008
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Fact Sheet 20 - Depression after stroke
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beyondblue
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This fact sheet provides information on the links between depression and stroke, treatments for depression and where to get help. Produced in conjunction with the National Stroke Foundation.
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May 2008
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Fact Sheet 11 - Antidepressant Medication (revised)
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beyondblue
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beyondblue fact sheet on antidepressant medication. Revised May 2008. Fact sheet providing information on how antidepressant medication works, which antidpressants are helpful for depression, types of antiderpessants and side-effects of antidepressants.
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May 2008
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Depression: physical treatments
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Information on the physical treatments for depression. Information on anti-depressants, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation.
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Apr 2008
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Getting help: where to seek help
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Information on where to get help for depression or bipolar disorder.
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Nov 2007
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beyondblue Fact Sheet 23 - Chronic Physical Illness and Depression
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beyondblue
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beyondblue Fact Sheet 23 - Chronic Physical Illness and Depression. Information on depression and links with chronic physical illnesses such as asthma, heart disease, stroke, arthiritis, diabetes and cancer.
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May 2007
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression
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myDr
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants work by stopping the breakdown of brain chemicals that are involved with transmitting signals between nerve cells.
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Jun 2006
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Depression: the way out of your prison
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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This book is recommended as a challenge and potentially of great help to people living with depression, their carers and mental health counsellors.
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Jan 2006
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Suicide and antidepressants in children (Editorial)
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Australian Prescriber
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Antidepressants are not first-line treatment for children and adolescents. They cause a small but significant increase in suicidal thinking and self-harm behaviour. Unless there is acute risk, consider education and 'watchful waiting'.
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Oct 2005
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Depression: comments for consumers
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Australian Prescriber
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Depression is a common problem in Australia. Although some patients need to take antidepressants for many months to help them recover, milder depression can be managed without medicine.
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Feb 2005
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Antidepressant medication
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SANE Australia
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This pamphlet answers commonly-asked questions about antidepressant medication. The best treatment for depression usually includes a combination of medication, psychological treatment and support in the community.
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Jan 2005
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