Recognition and treatment of depression.
The astute family physician recognizes that such complaints as fatigue, pain, weight change and insomnia may be manifestations of depression rather than of physical illness. This diagnostic challenge is simplified by a working knowledge of the criteria for depression and mania. In addition to diagnosing depression, family physicians can successfully treat this condition with antidepressant medications.
D000525:Alprazolam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D000525:Alprazolam