20 Facts About Depression You Need To Know

…You need to know now for the latest information on understanding and relieving depression, this World Mental Health Day.

Depression is the single biggest cause of disability worldwide. But don’t despair. Depression is a treatable illness. The facts and tips here are just a small sample of the latest advances and treatments available today. If you or someone you love is affected by depression, read on… 1 CAN PSORIASIS CAUSE DEPRESSION?

Although there is no evidence that psoriasis causes depression, experts now think that chronic body inflammation may help explain how some illnesses, such as psoriasis, may be linked to depression. One study showed that elevated blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) a marker for whole body inflammation, have been found to correlate with the number of depressive episodes suffered by adolescents and young adults. In older adults, high levels of CRP have been linked to heart disease, cancer, and other diseases.

2 WHAT DO SSRI AND SNRI MEAN?

These abbreviations are classes of anti-depressants that stand for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) and Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI). And NDRIs are Norepinephrine- Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors.

3 ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES MAY HELP TREAT DEPRESSION

Because of the link between depression and inflammation, researchers are working to see if anti-inflammatory drugs can help treat depression. Researchers discovered two different types of anti-inflammatory drugs that significantly reduced symptoms of depression. Experts now hope drugs that block cytokines – markers of inflammation – could prove to be a new option for treating depression.

4 LOW-FAT DAIRY MAY EASE DEPRESSION