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	<title>Depression &#187; Accepted treatments</title>
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		<title>Pregnancy and postpartum depression</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 15:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As with nonpregnant women, mild depression in pregnancy and postpartum can be treated with psychological therapies.
If medication is required and a woman is pregnant, she should discuss this with her healthcare provider, as some medications carry a risk of affecting the fetus. This risk needs to be weighed against the risk of the mother&#8217;s depression [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dealing with chronic symptoms of depression and relapse</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2008 18:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are various factors that will influence how well a person with depression is treated will respond to treatment and what his or her chances of relapse. Generally, after one episode of depression there is a 50% chance of relapse.
The following factors are important in predicting how well someone will respond to antidepressant treatment.

Ongoing life [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Psychological treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 18:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are various types of psychological treatments that your healthcare professional can discuss with you. The treatments will involve seeing a trained therapist for several sessions over a period of time. Some people may feel uncomfortable about this form of treatment as it involves revealing personal details to a healthcare professional and it carries a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Self-care and lifestyle changes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 11:04:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking care of yourself and making some lifestyle changes may be effective in reducing your symptoms of depression and helping you recover. Some suggested lifestyle and self-care approaches include:

Eating a healthful balanced diet
Exercising daily
Meditation
Breathing exercises to reduce stress
Avoiding smoking, drugs and excessive alcohol
Surrounding yourself with a supportive friends and family
Making sure you get enough sleep
Planning [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Accepted treatments</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 14:53:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your healthcare professional will able to diagnose whether you are suffering from depression and its severity (mild, moderate, or severe) and he or she will be able to advise you on the best treatment approach. The goals of the treatment of depression include treating the symptoms as well as addressing the psychological, social, and physical [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to expect once you have started an antidepressant</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 23:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is very important that you discuss with your healthcare professional what to expect with treatment and especially treatment duration. Antidepressants generally take 4 to 6 weeks to have an effect, so don&#8217;t give up on the medication immediately. See you healthcare professional for a regular checkup during the first 6 weeks to determine whether [...]]]></description>
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