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These drugs won’t prevent or effectively treat the condition, review suggests WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Antipsychotic medications, such as haloperidol (Haldol) or clozapine (Clozaril), aren’t appropriate for preventing … Continue reading →

Dysthymia (Mild, Chronic Depression) In this article What Causes Dysthymia? What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Dysthymia? Is Dysthymia Common in the U.S.? How Is Dysthymia Diagnosed? How Is Dysthymia Treated? What Is Psychotherapy? How Do Antidepressants Help Ease … Continue reading →

Mood Disorders In this article Mood Disorders: What Is Dysthymic Disorder? Symptoms of Dysthymic Disorder Treatment for Dysthymic Disorder Mood Disorders: What Is Cyclothymic Disorder? Symptoms of Cyclothymic Disorder Treatment for Cyclothymic Disorder When you think of mood disorders, depression … Continue reading →

Key facts There are many different mental disorders, with different presentations. They are generally characterized by a combination of abnormal thoughts, perceptions, emotions, behaviour and relationships with others. Mental disorders include: depression, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia and other psychoses, dementia, … Continue reading →

Key facts Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, an estimated 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. … Continue reading →