Placebo effect may influence depression treatment

It cannot be assumed that an antidepressant has lost its effectiveness if a patient relapses while continuing on the medication, because the medication may never have been effective in the first place, according to study findings reported in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
From: news.yahoo.com

Damp, Moldy Homes May Cause Depression

THURSDAY, Aug. 30 (HealthDay News) -- People who live in damp, moldy homes may be prone to depression, a new study suggests.
From: news.yahoo.com

Pycnogenol reduces perimenopausal symptoms

A study to be published in an upcoming edition of the Scandinavian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology reveals that Pycnogenol (pic-noj-en-all), pine bark extract from the French maritime pine tree, reduces "climacteric symptoms" such as hot flashes, depression, panic attacks, cholesterol and other common symptoms associated with women entering menopause transition.
From: www.news-medical.net

Health and Wellness Center helps ease college life

Key health issues that have the greatest potential to impede academic success include: transition issues of isolation and loneliness, dysfunctional stress, anxiety and mood disorders including depression, sleep disorders, high risk drinking and other drug use, disordered eating, body image, self esteem and others.
From: www.arbiteronline.com

Seroquel XR tablets approved in Netherlands for the treatment of schizophrenia

AstraZeneca today announced the Netherlands regulatory authority MEB (Medicines Evaluation Board) has approved Seroquel XR (quetiapine fumarate) Extended-Release Tablets, a once-daily medicine for the treatment of schizophrenia in adult patients.
From: www.news-medical.net

Depressed man kills wife, son

Suffering from acute depression, a man reportedly hacked to death his wife and seven-year-old son in Sarojni Nagar late on Tuesday night.
From: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Tsunami survivors need long-term psychological care

Victims need both immediate and long-term mental health support to deal with the threat of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression
From: technology.newscientist.com

Tikvah Therapeutics Signs Agreement to Develop and Commercialize LY156735, a Second Generation Melatonin Agonist, for ...

ATLANTA, Aug. 29, 2007 -- Atlanta-based Tikvah Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on new treatment options to better manage central nervous system diseases, announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with Phase 2 Discovery, a drug development company affiliated with researchers at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, for ...
From: biz.yahoo.com

Using light to turn on the brain

New genetic and optical technology can give researchers unprecedented power to turn on and off targeted sets of cells in the brain, and to do so by remote control. Someday, the technology might even serve as a treatment for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
From: www.iht.com

Understand Unmet Needs in the Depression Drugs Market Based on Key Opinion Leader Comments in This Detailed Report

DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Pipeline Insight: Depression - Novel Drugs to Grow Third-line Market" to their offering.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Pine bark extract decreases perimenopausal symptoms

Washington, Aug 29 (ANI): A new study has revealed that 'Pycnogenol', bark extract from the French maritime pine tree, reduces common symptoms that women entering menopause experience. The symptoms also known as 'climacteric symptoms' include hot flashes, depression, panic attacks and cholesterol. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that perimenopause is natural ...
From: in.news.yahoo.com

Support offered to those affected by depression and bipolar disorder

A support group for those suffering from depression or bipolar disorder ? and/or those who love them ? will hold its first weekly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 30 from 7:30 ? 9 p.m. in the Senior Concepts of Cushing building located at the corner of Wilson and Cherry Street.
From: www.cushingdaily.com

Carolyn Hax: Divorce reasons should be private

D EAR CAROLYN: My wife of 10 years is filing for divorce. I have had depression as well as anger issues for some time but recently got professional help and feel better than at any point in my entire life. She has been telling people she cannot get over the problems I have had, and that is why we are getting a divorce.
From: www.kansascity.com

Facing the future at this stage of the journey

Midlife can affect your body, mind and sex life.
From: www.democratandchronicle.com

Suppression hearing in Simpkins case is continued

MARION - Nearly four hours in court resulted in the continuance of a suppression hearing Monday after a psychiatric evaluation was deemed hearsay.
From: www.centralohio.com

New Study: Pine Bark Reduces Perimenopausal Symptoms

A study to be published in an upcoming edition of the Scandinavian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology reveals that Pycnogenol® , pine bark extract from the French maritime pine tree, reduces "climacteric symptoms" such as hot flashes, depression, panic attacks, cholesterol and other common symptoms associated with women entering menopause transition.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Stressed champion Asashoryu to head home

Sumo grand champion Asashoryu will likely return home to Mongolia this week after being diagnosed as close to depression following his suspension for playing soccer while out of wrestling action with a back injury.
From: news.yahoo.com

Stressed sumo champion to head home to Mongolia

Sumo grand champion Asashoryu will be allowed to return home to Mongolia after being diagnosed as close to depression following his suspension for playing football while out of wrestling action with a back injury.
From: uk.eurosport.yahoo.com

SKorea tycoon pleads for leniency over revenge attack

A South Korean tycoon jailed for a gangland-style revenge attack urged appeal court judges Tuesday to show him leniency, and vowed to devote himself to building up the economy if freed.
From: sg.news.yahoo.com

2007/08/27

Hypothyroidism can lead to depression and moodiness. Feeling tired, moody, fat? It could be your thyroid. MANVEET KAUR examines hypothroidism which slows down your body?s functioning and produces an increased risk of heart disease.
From: www.nst.com.my

Asashoryu dinged for not declaring ¥110 million in income

Sumo grand champion Asashoryu failed to declare some ¥110 million in income for three years through 2005, sources said Monday, the latest trouble to hit the wrestler after being diagnosed with mild... Read more ...
From: search.japantimes.co.jp

Southwestern warns less gold at Boka

The Boka project in south-west China could contain "significantly less" gold than previously reported, Southwestern Resources Corp. said on Monday, as it announced it is suing its former chief executive for fraud and insider trading.
From: ca.news.yahoo.com

Southwestern Resources seeking damages from former CEO, shares fall

VANCOUVER (CP) - Southwestern Resources Corp. (TSX:SWG) has sued its former chief executive after the junior resource company said results from its drill data were altered to increase the grade of samples from its Boka project in China.
From: ca.news.yahoo.com

Fatigue in children

MANY years of research have made little progress in identifying the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome. Studies continue to express uncertainty and doubt that a single agent will be identified that can uniformly account for the illness in the near future.
From: www.sunstar.com.ph

Coping with Huntington?s disease is now a part of his life

Jed O?Malley watched as his father slowly lost the ability to walk, talk and even breathe on his own.
From: www.buffalonews.com

Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Newcastle

Boro dominated but only came away with a point as Newcastle fans poured a torrent of abuse at Mido.
From: football.guardian.co.uk

Products provide treatments for glaucoma

People suffering the progressive eye condition glaucoma now have more fully funded treatment options available, with two new products approved for funding by PHARMAC.
From: www.scoop.co.nz

Young family, friends hold charity concert

THOMPSON -- Jack Young Jr. committed suicide in May on his 27th birthday, after being unable to get help for the depression he recently had admitted to his family.
From: www.norwichbulletin.com

A Pacemaker For Pain; Peripheral Nerve Field Stimulation

People with chronic, intractable back pain know exactly what they need relief directly where it hurts. Peripheral nerve field stimulation (PNFS), the newest weapon against back pain for people who are finding no relief from conventional treatment, does just that, says Dr. Eugene Lipov, who is Director of Research, Alexian Brothers Hospital Network Pain Program. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Bipolar treatment hailed as life-changing

Mental health researchers in Melbourne have come up with what they are calling a pioneering program to help people who have bipolar disorder.
From: www.abc.net.au

Asashoryu leaves home to receive treatment for depression

Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu left his home Wednesday night for the first time since he was suspended from the next two grand sumo tournaments on Aug. 1.
From: search.japantimes.co.jp

Randall Wyatt, PhD Joins Addicted.com as Treatment Professional

SAN FRANCISCO----Addicted.com, the website that offers resources for addicts and their families to find support and recovery resources online, has announced that mental health, addiction and trauma expert Randy Wyatt, PhD has been added to the site as an Addiction Treatment Professional.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Employers Likely to Face New Health Benefit Requirements

Legislation expected to pass soon will boost coverage for mental health treatment.
From: www.kiplinger.com

Talking to Your Elderly Parents About Depression

Everyone experiences feelings of unhappiness or sadness at some point over the course of his or her life. But someone who has persistent, ongoing sadness that lasts for more than two weeks may have depression -- a serious illness that is treatable.
From: www.thirdage.com

FDA OKs psychiatric drug for youths

The Food and Drug Administration today approved a drug for the treatment of two psychiatric conditions in teenagers and for the short-term treatment of manic depression in children.
From: www.washingtontimes.com

LEAD: Sumo: Asashoryu finally leaves home to receive treatment

_ (EDS: CLARYING HIS 1ST OUTING SINCE HIS RETURN FROM MONGOLIA IN LEAD GRAF AND 7TH GRAF)
From: asia.news.yahoo.com

Family doctors enlisted in war on depression

The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry will launch a training program for family practitioners to be able to diagnose depression so people who suffer from the malady will be able to seek medical... Read more ...
From: search.japantimes.co.jp

Lilly wants to use Cymbalta in fibromyalgia treatment

Cymbalta is already approved to treat anxiety and depression. Now Eli Lilly wants its fastest-growing drug to treat another illness.
From: www.wthr.com

R) Reduced Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients With and Without Depression

New data suggest that patients with fibromyalgia treated with 60mg or 120mg of Cymbalta® experienced greater reduction in pain severity beginning one week after starting duloxetine than those taking placebo , as measured by the Brief Pain Inventory Average Pain Score .
From: biz.yahoo.com

Man shot by Vancouver police was mentally ill: family

A man shot and killed by Vancouver police had been bipolar for almost 20 years, and could have been suffering from mania and depression at the time of his death on Aug. 13, his family said Monday
From: ca.news.yahoo.com

Mental health services for children to get major upgrade in next decade

Faced with a shortage of practicing specialists, the health ministry is planning to beef up mental health services for children as a growing number are in need of treatment for depression, eating... Read more ...
From: search.japantimes.co.jp

New Study Supports Efficacy of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Medical University of South Carolina today announced the results of a functional MRI study examining the effects of VNS Therapy for patients with treatment-resistant depression . The study, led by Ziad Nahas, M.D., associate professor, MUSC Department of Psychiatry, appears in the August 2007 issue of peer-reviewed Neuropsychopharmacology.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Study:More kids being treated for sleep disorders

People tend to think of sleep problems as adult problems, connected to trouble with weight, diet, stress or depression. But more and more children are having trouble sleeping - and more often than not, a new study finds, treatment comes in the form of a pill.
From: www.magicvalley.com

For more detailed information on the risks and uncertainties

Improvements for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Study Published in Annals 20/08/2007 06:00:00 Business Wire US12328X1072 TYSABRI is a treatment approved for relapsing forms of MS in the United States and relapsing-remitting MS in the European Union.
From: www.infobolsa.es

Depression may be over diagnosed, say some

Two Australian psychiatrists disagree on whether too many people are being diagnosed with depression.
From: www.upi.com

Doctor questions depression diagnosis

An Australian psychiatrist says clinical depression is being over-diagnosed.
From: www.upi.com

Depression may play a bigger role in readjustment than previously thought in troubled vets

SAN FRANCISCO?Depression may be an unrecognized readjustment problem for recently returning veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a study released today at the American Psychological Association 115th Annual Convention.
From: www.eurekalert.org

Emotional brain circuits and depression

In what may be the first study to use brain imaging to look at the neural circuits involved in emotional control in patients with depression, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that brains of people with clinical depression react very differently than those of healthy people when trying to cope with negative situations.
From: www.news-medical.net

Depression: A Family Matter

Families do better than patients at recognizing depression.
From: www.psychologytoday.com

Support groups: Share experiences about depression, other mental conditions

Support groups can offer a good addition to professional treatment. Weigh pros and cons and learn how to find a healthy, helpful support group.
From: www.mayoclinic.com

Clinical Depression Linked To Abnormal Emotional Brain Circuits

In what may be the first study to use brain imaging to look at the neural circuits involved in emotional control in patients with depression, researchers have found that brains of people with clinical depression react very differently than those of healthy people when trying to cope with negative situations.
From: www.sciencedaily.com

Herbal and Dietary Supplements for Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

Use of complementary and alternative medicine has increased over the past decade. A variety of studies have suggested that this use is greater in persons with symptoms or diagnoses of anxiety and depression.
From: www.aafp.org

More children being treated for sleep disorders

People tend to think of sleep problems as adult problems, connected to trouble with weight, diet, stress or depression. But more and more children are having trouble sleeping -- and more often than not, a new study finds, treatment comes in the form of a pill.
From: www.northjersey.com

New treatment for chronic hepatitis C leads to less side effects: study

A study result made public Monday by the Chinese University of Hong Kong reveals that combination of interferon beta-1a and ribavirin treatment for chronic hepatitis C creates less side effects. Chronic hepatitis C is an important caus ...
From: english.people.com.cn

Brain blood flow helps treat depression

Israeli scientists have confirmed the usefulness of established molecular imaging approaches in the treatment of depression.
From: www.upi.com

Study finds more children are being treated for sleep disorders

People tend to think of sleep problems as adult problems, connected to trouble with weight, diet, stress or depression. But more and more children are having trouble sleeping -- and more often than not, a new study finds, treatment comes in the form of a pill.
From: redding.com

Keeping the Mentally Ill Out of Prison

More and more of them are being locked up rather than getting treatment. Now police are learning how to cope with psychotic suspects, in hopes of stemming the problem at the outset
From: www.time.com

DOV Pharma says its depression drug is safe

DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc. has announced phase Ib results for DOV 21,947, its lead triple reuptake inhibitor ("TRIP") for the treatment of depression and obesity.
From: www.pharmabiz.com

Link between stress and periodontal diseases

A literature review published in the August issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) saw a strong relationship between stress and periodontal diseases; 57% of the studies included in the review showed a positive relationship between periodontal diseases and psychological factors such as stress, distress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
From: www.news-medical.net

Case study: Too proud to seek help

When personal problems catapulted Stephen Townsend, 84, into deep depression, he didn?t seek help.
From: www.telegraph.co.uk

DOV Pharmaceutical reports successful Phase Ib results

DOV Pharmaceutical has reported successful Phase Ib results for its lead triple reuptake inhibitor for the treatment of depression and obesity.
From: www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com

Cerebral blood flow provides clues to treating depression

The usefulness of established molecular imaging/nuclear medicine approaches in identifying the hows and whys of brain dysfunction and its potential in providing immediately useful information in treating depression are emphasized in a study in the August Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
From: www.news-medical.net

Depression and obesity - DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc. Announces Successful Phase Ib Results For DOV 21,947

DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc. ("DOV" or the "Company") (Pink Sheets: DOVP.PK) today announced Phase Ib results for DOV 21,947, its lead triple reuptake inhibitor ("TRIP") for the treatment of depression and obesity. Preliminary analysis of the study results indicates DOV 21,947 was safe and well-tolerated at the doses examined and produced a significant decline in plasma triglyceride levels. [click ...
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Brain blood flow may hold cues to treat depression

Washington, Aug 9: Israel researchers have found cues for treating depression in impaired cerebral (brain) blood flow.
From: www.newkerala.com

When Stigma Kills: Untreated Depression

A recent death shows the risks the untreated half of depression sufferers face.
From: abcnews.go.com

DOVP: Positive Phase Ib Results for DOV 21,947

DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc. (DOVP) announced Phase Ib results for DOV 21,947, its lead triple reuptake inhibitor for the treatment of depression and obesity.
From: www.nasdaq.com

DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc. Announces Successful Phase Ib Results for DOV 21,947

SOMERSET, N.J., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DOV Pharmaceutical, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. ("DOV" or the "Company") (Pink Sheets: DOVP.PK) today announced Phase Ib results for DOV 21,947, its lead triple reuptake inhibitor ("TRIP") for the treatment of depression and obesity.
From: www.finanznachrichten.de

Waiting for the sandman

As more children are having sleep troubles, doctors are prescribing drugs untested on kids People tend to think of sleep problems as adult problems, generally connected to trouble with weight, diet, stress or depression. But more and more children are having trouble sleeping - and more often than not, a new study finds, the treatment they receive comes in the form of a pill.
From: www.baltimoresun.com

Benefits of Meditation For Depression

Have you ever considered using meditation to manage your depression? Learn why you should...
From: www.bellaonline.com

15 percent of college students suffer from depression

Twenty percent of the general population suffers from depression or other mental illnesses, and college students are included in that group.
From: www.news8austin.com

Brain Blood Flow Gives Clues To Treating Depression

The usefulness of established molecular imaging/nuclear medicine approaches in identifying the "hows" and "whys" of brain dysfunction and its potential in providing immediately useful information in treating depression are emphasized in a new article.
From: www.sciencedaily.com

Brainsway reports positive interim results of trial

The company has developed Deep TMS - a transcranial magnetic stimulation device - for the treatment of bipolar disorder and depression.
From: www.globes.co.il

Stress may leave your mouth a mess

CHICAGO ? A literature review published in the August issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) saw a strong relationship between stress and periodontal diseases; 57% of the studies included in the review showed a positive relationship between periodontal diseases and psychological factors such as stress, distress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
From: www.eurekalert.org

Health checkup: Bipolar depression

Bipolar depression is a component of bipolar disorder.
From: www.democratandchronicle.com

China tries to cure Net addicts at summer camp

Youths at the summer camp will be treated for depression, fear, panic, agitation and an unwillingness to interact with others.
From: news.zdnet.com

The hair dryer that helps beat depression

A device that resembles dryers found in hair salons is being hailed as a radical new treatment for depression. The patient sits with the machine attached to their head for up to 20 minutes as magnetic pulses are fired through the skull
From: www.dailymail.co.uk

Some experts recommend doing therapy by the book

By KEVIN HELLIKER A growing number of therapists are recommending something surprising for depressed and anxious patients: Read a book. The treatment is called bibliotherapy, and it is gaining force from a spate of research showing that some self-help books can measurably improve mental health. In May alone, the journal Behaviour Research and Therapy published two studies demonstrating the ...
From: www.star-telegram.com

Tysabri® Celebrates One-Year Anniversary As A Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis

Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) and Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) announced the one-year anniversary of TYSABRIÃ?® (natalizumab) as a treatment for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

tipranavir) Demonstrates Potent And Durable Treatment Response In HIV-positive Women

An analysis of the RESIST trials shows that Aptivus (tipranavir), used with ritonavir (Aptivus/r) as part of combination antiretroviral therapy, provides a potent and durable treatment response in highly treatment-experienced female patients through 48 weeks of treatment.1 These data were presented at the International AIDS Society congress in Sydney, Australia. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Talking about mental illness

Sometimes it happens in the corner at a fundraiser, or in an elevator. Someone will take Jeannie Ritter by the arm and tell her about the daughter who is suffering from bipolar disorder, or the husband with depression who drove off in his rental car on a business trip and killed himself.
From: www.thedenverdailynews.com

Gene variation makes people with depression more likely to respond to the medication citalopram

A variation in a gene called GRIK4 appears to make people with depression more likely to respond to the medication citalopram (Celexa) than are people without the variation, a study by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health, has found.
From: www.news-medical.net

Dementia treatment ?that fails thousands of sufferers and families? set for overhaul

A national strategy to improve the diagnosis and treatment of dementia will be announced today by the Government.
From: www.timesonline.co.uk

Efalizumab effective in treatment of heavy psoriasis

A meta-analysis of four randomized Phase III placebo-controlled trials confirms that the injectable drug Efalizumab, a humanized therapeutic antibody designed to selectively and reversibly block the activation, reactivation and trafficking of T-cells that lead to the development of psoriasis, had an acceptable safety and efficacy profile in the treatment of psoriasis in heavy patients, ...
From: www.news-medical.net

Mindfulness Meditation: A New Treatment For Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia has emerged as a common, yet difficult to treat disorder. A group of investigators has proposed a new modality of treatment. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) proposes a systematic program for reduction of suffering associated with a wide range of medical conditions.
From: www.sciencedaily.com

Auto driver sets self ablaze

An auto driver set himself ablaze on Friday, allegedly due to ill treatment at the hands of the owner of the auto.
From: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Why Women Get More Migraines Than Men

New research suggests that women have a faster trigger than men for activating waves of brain activity thought to underlie migraines. If correct, this triggering mechanism may be a new target for migraine treatment. In a separate report, the researchers report preliminary success in preventing migraines using a drug that blocks these waves.
From: redirect.alexa.com

Study: Depression No. 1 hurdle for women in terms of workplace success

Melissa French loved her job.
From: www.daytondailynews.com

Winning the fight for his life

FORMER world boxing champion Lester Ellis was so ravaged by depression and alcoholism, he thought suicide was his only option.
From: www.news.com.au

Jeannie Ritter gets people talking about mental health

DENVER -- Sometimes it happens in the corner at a fundraiser, or in an elevator. Someone will take Jeannie Ritter by the arm and tell her about the daughter who is suffering from bipolar disorder, or the husband with depression who drove off in his rental car on a business trip and killed himself.
From: www.casperstartribune.net

Aborigine wins payout for stolen childhood

Man awarded £220,000 after removal from family led to lifelong depression.
From: www.guardian.co.uk

Hostile Men Could Have Greater Risk For Heart Disease

Men who are hostile and prone to frequent intense feelings of anger and depression could be harming their immune systems and putting themselves at risk for coronary heart disease as well as related disorders like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study finds. Men whose psychological screening showed the highest level of hostility, depressive symptoms and anger had a 7.1 percent ...
From: www.sciencedaily.com

Hostility, anger and depression could increase risk for heart disease in men

Men who are hostile and prone to frequent intense feelings of anger and depression could be harming their immune systems and putting themselves at risk for coronary heart disease as well as related disorders like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study finds.
From: www.news-medical.net

Hostility, anger linked to chronic inflammation

Men with high levels of hostility, anger and depression show increases in a key marker of inflammation over time, which may put them at greater risk of heart disease, a new study shows.
From: news.yahoo.com

Suicide risk in adults lowered by antidepressants

Adults with depression who are treated with a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have a lower rate of suicide attempts, the results of a new study indicate.
From: news.yahoo.com

Drug Effective In Treatment of Heavy Psoriasis Patients

A meta-analysis of four randomized Phase III placebo-controlled trials confirms that the injectable drug Efalizumab, a humanized therapeutic antibody designed to selectively and reversibly block the activation, reactivation and trafficking of T-cells that lead to the development of psoriasis, had an acceptable safety and efficacy profile in the treatment of psoriasis in heavy patients, ...
From: redirect.alexa.com

Mind-Body-Spirit-Environment® Treatment Solutions

"A.T.I. raises the level of substance abuse and mental health treatment by incorporating environmental healing into its trademarked treatment models" (PRWeb Aug 2, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/UGlnZy1TdW1tLVN1bW0tU3F1YS1UaGlyLVplcm8=
From: prweb.com

Depression after open-heart surgery common

Q: Is it true that patients may experience depression after having open-heart surgery? If so, why is this true? What can be done in terms of treatment?
From: www.poconorecord.com