Drug Treatments for Depression

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

Reviewed November 2009

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Title:   St John's wort
Publisher:   DepressioNet
Description:   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.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Hormonal therapy
Publisher:   InfraPsych
Description:   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.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants work by stopping the breakdown of brain chemicals that are involved with transmitting signals between nerve cells.
Date:   Mar 2009
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:   Jan 2009
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:   Jan 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:   Fact sheet 23 - chronic physical illness and depression
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   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.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Fact sheet 5 - why use both psychological treatments and medications for depression?
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   It doesn't matter what causes depression, both psychological treatments and medications help to relieve the main symptoms. Different types of depression need different treatments. As well, people respond differently to different treatments.
Date:   Jan 2009
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 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:   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:   May 2008
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:   May 2008
Title:   Fact sheet 20 - depression after stroke
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   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.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Fact sheet 11 - antidepressant medication
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   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.
Date:   Jan 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:   Fact sheet 15 - recovery
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   Information on recovery from depression, anxiety and related alcohol and drug problems.
Date:   Jan 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
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