Depression is one of the most common--and serious--mental health problems facing people today. Each year, more than 1 in 20 Americans suffers from a depressive disorder. Dysthymia--often referred to as long-term depression--is characterized by...
In depression, there is a imbalance of chemicals in the brain. Antidepressant medications balance the brain chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine. In a depressed person's brain, the neurotransmitters, norepinephrine and serotonin are not produced...