Spotting the signs of depression to ensure early treatment and reduce suicide deaths.
Many people who have depression and associated disorders never receive treatment and go on to commit suicide. Early and accurate recognition of the symptoms will enable timely intervention and support for individuals, their family and carers. The symptoms of depression are described, together with current treatment options.
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Peter
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Tees and North East Yorkshire NHS Trust, The Hutton Centre, St Luke's Hospital, Middlesborough. peter.melia@tney.northy.nhs.uk
D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012307:Risk Factors; D013405:Suicide / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013997:Time Factors; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D000092864:Suicide Prevention
D000928:Antidepressive Agents