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'I Wanted To Live:' New Depression Drugs Offer Hope For Toughest Cases
The anesthetic and club drug ketamine seems to lift depression symptoms in a matter of hours. But how does it work? Researchers are searching for the answer in an attempt to make a new class of depression medications. "We can take care of a migraine in hours," one researcher asks. "So why do we have to wait weeks or months with depression?"..

Is Club Drug 'Special K' a Quick Fix for Depression?
About 30 million Americans suffer from depression, and when a sudden wave of severe symptoms hits them, there's no instant fix. The most commonly prescribed drugs EUR” Prozac, Celexa and Zoloft EUR” take a few weeks to kick in, and in the meantime, depressed people are at an escalated risk of suicide. More than half the time, the prescribed drug doesn't end up working at all, and patients must start ...

Magnetic therapy becoming more popular for treating depression
(Medical Xpress) -- A new magnetic therapy that treats major depression recently received a major boost when the government announced Medicare will cover the procedure in Illinois...

Study suggests blood test might confirm depression diagnosis - Florida Today

Study suggests blood test might confirm depression diagnosis
Florida Today
Depression can be a tough condition to diagnose accurately, but new research suggests that someday a blood test might help. It's not clear how much the test might cost, and it needs more stringent validation before it will be ready to be used in .

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Really?: The Claim: Long Work Hours Can Cause Depression
Studies indicate that putting in extra hours at the office can elevate the risk of developing anxiety and depression...

Really? The Claim: Long Work Hours Can Cause Depression - New York Times (blog)

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Really? The Claim: Long Work Hours Can Cause Depression
New York Times (blog)
But can too much overtime cause depression? Scientists put the question to the test in a study of more than 2000 white-collar workers. Previous research hinted at a link between long hours and depressed mood, and the researchers, at the Finnish .
Regular overtime increases risk of depression, study findsMonsters and Critics.com

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New manual defines grieving as depression - Indiana Daily Student

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New manual defines grieving as depression
Indiana Daily Student
By Jaclyn Lansbery | IDS Coping with the loss of a loved one can soon be part of the medical diagnosis of depression. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for mental disorders will include bereavement as a sign of depression.
Tips For Managing DepressionEQuicknews

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