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Anxiety and Depression

People experiencing anxiety and depression can feel isolated and alone, but they aren’t. Depression affects 15 million people in the United States each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Anxiety disorders affect an estimated 40 million people annually, says the Anxiety Disorder Association of America. This guide will help you understand these disorders, learn about the many available treatment options and reassure you that you aren’t alone.

What are Anxiety and Depression?

For years, many people believed depression was just feeling sad or out of sorts, and anxious people ... read more »

Anxiety and Depression Risk Factors

No one is immune to depression or anxiety, but certain groups, such as teens, the elderly and new ... read more »

Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression

If you’re having trouble managing your emotions but aren’t sure if it’s temporary ... read more »

Anxiety and Depression Treatment

There are many types of depression and anxiety, so there isn’t one treatment that will help everyone. Some therapists specialize in certain types of therapy, while others use combinations of therapies. This section provides sites that can explain the different types of treatments available for depression and anxiety disorders.

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  • The Web is a good place to sort out what type of treatment you’re looking for. If you’ve tried one type of therapy and it didn’t work for you, you can focus on sites that cover other treatments. Always discuss any new treatments with your doctor or therapist before starting them.

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For therapy …
Mayo Clinic has an overview of the different types of therapy that can be used to treat anxiety or depression. These include cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, psychoanalysis and more.
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The American Academy of Family Physicians describes electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which is sometimes used for people with severe depression. Learn how the procedure is performed and how it works to improve depression.
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Video Reference

This video discusses some different therapy options that can be used to treat anxiety and depression.
For medication …
The National Institute of Mental Health has a guide that outlines the different types of medicines for mental illness, such as antidepressants and antianxiety drugs. These descriptions give a broad overview of the medications prescribed and some side effects. An addendum added last year discusses pediatric suicide concerns and antidepressants. 
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For medications and children …
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America has a question-and-answer page for parents about anxiety medications and children. Questions addressed include “How can I tell if the medication is working?” and “Are SSRIs safe for my child?”
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For clinical trials …
ClinicalTrials.gov , a clearinghouse operated by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, provides a list of research clinical trials currently underway to research depression. Other trials are researching anxiety and its treatments. To learn more about clinical trials, speak to your doctor, and read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's guide.
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Finding a Therapist to Treat Anxiety or Depression

Finding a counselor or therapist isn’t always easy and may call for some detective work. Not ... read more »

Depression and Anxiety Crisis Hotlines

In this section, you’ll find some Web sites that provide 24-hour a day, 7-days a week ... read more »

Support for Anxiety and Depression

It’s easy to feel alone when you’re battling a mental illness like depression or ... read more »

Anxiety and Depression News and Research

Research is ongoing to try to find ways to manage these two groups of mental illness. This section ... read more »

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