If you think you are depressed, do not wait - know

October 8, 2015 is the national screening depression. The first day was in October 1990, when my colleague Douglas Jacobs, MD followed by his belief that the detection of mental disorders should not be different from the detection of other physical illnesses.  

Since this inaugural event 25 years ago, the program has significantly expanded, and similar awareness workshops for a variety of mental disorders, such as disorders and problems with alcohol eat, now held throughout the year . These events are organized detection in the community, in schools, at work and in the army.

Sadness affects all our lives at different times, but depression can have a tremendous depth and power to stay. It is more than a passing sadness and melancholy fight, or feeling "down". It can make you feel overwhelmed and can harm the joy of previously enjoyable activities. It has physical and emotional symptoms,. You may find that you can not sleep or eat, you are tired, or headaches or other pains that appear to have arisen without cause.

If you have had depression or been near someone who has, you know that this disease can be raised or ignored at will. A man in the grip of depression can not solve their problems by showing a little spine. Can make a depressed woman who is simply getting rid of the blues.

There are too many people struggling silently with depression. Do not be among them. Talk to your doctor, attend a screening for depression event, or using an online tool. There are medications and treatments that can help. Effective treatment can lighten your mood, strengthen their relationships with their relatives, let you rediscover the satisfaction of their interests and hobbies, and you will feel more like yourself again.

Research continues to pave the way for better treatment of mood disorders. Genetic discoveries and brain imaging help physicians better understand the biology of depression, what you can do, the more accurate personalized treatment possible.

At that time, to find real and lasting relief, you may need patience and perseverance - it can be a difficult task when you feel depressed. Some people find a drug or therapy is working for them immediately. But for many others, so the treatment lasts several turns and an occasional visit. You may need to try several drugs, altering a dose, or try a new therapist. Side effects, health insurance coverage and stigma associated with having a mood problem can be obstacles, but you can overcome them. There are even self-management strategies (including exercise, diet and meditation) and alternative therapies that help heal.

You can learn more about the National Day by organizing Depression Screening Screening for Mental Health (SMH). SMH helps organize depression screening events around the country - you can find a list of participants in the state here. For more information on depression, take our survey. You can also find information myriad of mental health problems in www.helpguide.org. 
By: Michael Craig Miller, M,D.