Grief and sadness are normal after a stroke. But some people will become clinically depressed. You can find out about the signs of depression in our fact sheet. And we also have information on treatment and support options for patients and caregivers.
Everyone expects new mothers to beam with joy and affection for their baby. But what happens if they feel very sad and distressed after giving birth instead, and this feeling does not go away? Postnatal depression is more than just baby blues, and it is more common than you might think. Find out what can help here.
Feature: Preventing depression in children and young people
Young people often feel sad, down or distressed. That's normal. Sometimes, though, it is more than normal blues: many children and young people get depressed. But depression can be prevented or at least recognised early.
Many people become depressed after having a heart attack, and depression can make heart problems worse. Relieving depression can improve the quality of life in people who are depressed after a heart attack. more...
Some hypericum products may relieve mild to moderate depression, but have not been proven to make an impact on severe depression. Adverse effects are usually mild, but hypericum can interact with other drugs. more...
The drugs duloxetine and venlafaxine can relieve the symptoms of depression. They can also reduce the risk of depression coming back and help people to cope better in everyday life. Stopping treatment because of adverse effects is less common with venlafaxine than with duloxetine. more...
Antidepressants may not work in the way they are expected to for older people who have had strokes. The drugs might cause adverse effects such as increasing the risk of falls, so care is needed with their use. more...
Psychological programmes seem to help prevent depression in young people who are at high risk, and they might reduce symptoms in the short term. more...
Non-directive counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy can help relieve depression for many women after childbirth. more...
Bupropion and mirtazapine can relieve depression. Reboxetine has not been shown to work. Mirtazapine and reboxetine often cause adverse effects. more...
