Drug Treatments for Depression

Follow the links below to find information on drug treatments available for depression.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Fact sheet 11 - Antidepressant medication : advice for adults
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This fact sheet provides information on how antidepressant medication works, which antidepressants are helpful for depression, types of antidepressants and side-effects of antidepressants.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Dementia and depression
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Depression is very common among people with dementia. Carers should know the signs of depression can include poor sleep, poor appetite, lack of energy and feelings of guilt. Depression may also be a side-effect of medication.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Depression - how to get treatment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Treatment for depression should start with your doctor. Psychiatrists and psychologists can also help treat depression and anxiety. Treatment might include medication, therapy or both.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Fact sheet 23 - Chronic physical illness and depression
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This fact sheet provides information on depression and its links with chronic physical illnesses such as asthma, heart disease, stroke, arthiritis, diabetes and cancer.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Fact sheet 20 - Depression after stroke
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   This beyondblue fact sheet includes information on the links between depression and stroke, treatments for depression and where to get help. Produced in conjunction with the National Stroke Foundation.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Getting help: where to seek help
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Information on where to get help for depression or bipolar disorder.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Fact sheet 15 - Recovery
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   Information on recovery from depression, anxiety and related alcohol and drug problems.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Depression: physical treatments
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Information on the physical treatments for depression. Information on anti-depressants, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Antidepressants for the treatment of depression in children and adolescents : a fact sheet for parents and other carers
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   Fact sheet for Parents and Carers - Antidepressants for the treatment of depression in children and adolescents
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Antidepressant medication
Publisher:   SANE Australia
Description:   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.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Fact sheet 5 - Why use both psychological treatments and medications for depression?
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   Fact sheet 5 Why use both psychological treatments and medications
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may be helpful for people with atypical depression.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Getting help: what to do if you're not getting better
Publisher:   Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:   Advice on what to do if you are not getting better with depression and Bipolar Disorder.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Duloxetine (Cymbalta) for major depression
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Information for consumers about duloxetine (Cymbalta), a new antidepressant for major depression.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   A guide to using antidepressants
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Antidepressant medicines are often used to treat moderate and severe depression. To find out what you should know when taking them read more.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Acute management of bipolar disorders
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Antidepressants in pregnancy and breastfeeding (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   For many women with depression, deciding whether or not to take antidepressants while they are pregnant or breastfeeding is difficult.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Suicide and antidepressants in children (Editorial)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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'.
Date:   Oct 2005
Title:   Depression: comments for consumers
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   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.
Date:   Feb 2005
Title:   Breastfeeding and antidepressant medication use
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   Information about the use of antidepressant medication while breastfeeding.
Date:   Mar 2004

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