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Follow the links below to find information on drug treatments available for depression.
Reviewed November 2009
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St John's wort
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DepressioNet
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Many studies of St John's wort show that it is an effective treatment for people with mild to moderate depression. It is not recommended for people with major depression.
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Jun 2009
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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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Apr 2009
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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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Jan 2009
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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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Jan 2009
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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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Jan 2009
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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 2009
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Duloxetine (Cymbalta) for major depression
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National Prescribing Service
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Information for consumers about duloxetine (Cymbalta), a new antidepressant for major depression.
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Aug 2008
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A guide to using antidepressants
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National Prescribing Service
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Antidepressant medicines are often used to treat moderate and severe depression. To find out what you should know when taking them read more.
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Jul 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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Depression - how to get treatment
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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May 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. 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.
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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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beyondblue fact sheet on depression after stroke. 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. Revised May 2008.
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Jan 2008
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Fact sheet 11 - antidepressant medication
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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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Jan 2008
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Fact sheet 15 - recovery
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beyondblue
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Information on recovery from depression, anxiety and related alcohol and drug problems.
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Jan 2007
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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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