g is the root of most depression. Low self-esteem causes ,
             reinforces and sometimes intensifies depression. Unrealistic expectations cause also cause depression. Excessive self pity leads to depression. And last of all physical exhaustion can contribute to depression. (DepressionAlliance.org)
             Two possible treatments for major depression are hospitalization and antidepressants. The first major decision a therapist has to make us whether the patient should be treated in a hospital or on an out-patient basis. There are a few obvious signs of need for hospitalization, such as: risk of suicide or homicide, significantly reduced ability to care for food, shelter and clothing and the need for medical diagnostic procedures. Many studies have shown that anti-depressant therapy dramatically reduces suicide and hospitalization rates. One of the biggest problems with antidepressants is that most patients don't stay on their medications long enough for them to become effective. Anti-depressants therapy usually takes about two to four weeks before any sufficient improvement appears and about two to six months before maximal improvements appears. There is a wide variety of types of antidepressants to ta
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