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Depression

Feature: Coping psychologically after a stroke

Grief and sadness are normal after a stroke. But some people will become clinically depressed. You can find out about the signs of depression in our fact sheet. And we also have information on treatment and support options for patients and caregivers.

Feature: Depression - cognitive behavioral therapy

One type of psychotherapy commonly used to treat depression is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Our fact sheet answers questions like: How is CBT different from other types of psychotherapies? When can it help? What happens during a CBT session? In what cases does statutory health insurance pay for it? And: What can people do if they find it difficult to seek help for their problems?

Feature: Depression after childbirth

Everyone expects new mothers to beam with joy and affection for their baby. But what happens if they feel very sad and distressed after giving birth instead, and this feeling does not go away? Postnatal depression is more than just baby blues, and it is more common than you might think. Find out what can help here.

Feature: Preventing depression in children and young people

Young people often feel sad, down or distressed. That's normal. Sometimes, though, it is more than normal blues: many children and young people get depressed. But depression can be prevented or at least recognised early.

Research summaries

Depression after heart attack: Is there a link between depression and heart problems?

Many people become depressed after having a heart attack, and depression can make heart problems worse. Treating depression could improve the quality of life in people who are depressed after a heart attack. more...

Depression: Does hypericum (St John’s wort) help?

Some St John’s wort products can relieve mild to moderate depression in the short term. They have not been proven to have the same effect in severe depression, though. Adverse effects are less common with St John’s wort products than they are with some other antidepressants. But there may be drug-drug interactions. more...

Depression: Can duloxetine and venlafaxine help, and how do they compare?

The drugs duloxetine and venlafaxine can relieve the symptoms of depression. They can also reduce the risk of depression coming back and help people to cope better in everyday life. Stopping treatment because of adverse effects is less common with venlafaxine than with duloxetine. more...