Depression     Depression is not just the blues. It is a medical condition that affects the brain and body. It can cause emotional symptoms like a down mood that just won’t go away. It can cause physical symptoms like having no get up and go. It can cause you to lose interest in all your daily activities, and even to stay away from your friends and family. Other problems from depression can be: *trouble sleeping/too much sleep *loss of appetite/increased appetite *low energy, tired *grouchy mood *decreased sexual desire *thoughts of death/suicide If you think you or a family member may have depression, your primary care physician or your mental health provider can help detect it. Once a problem with depression is detected, treatment often occurs with a mental health provider. We use me American Psychiatric Association’s Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Adults With Major Depressive Disorder. This guideline outlines the beat treatment options for depression. You can buy a complete copy of this guideline from the American Psychiatric Press, Inc. by calling 1-800-368-5777. For information and support for patients with depression and their families, please call: National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association 1-800-826-3632 Natio ~ Mental Health Association 1-800-969-6642 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NA MI) 1-800-950-6264 If you have any questions about this practice guideline, please ask your provider       This message has been brought to you from the founder of True-emotions.net