Summary: By looking at depression as "the sore throat of psychiatry", we can better answer that question. Welcome to 5/29/13 podcast of The Healthy Mind with Dr. Zafirides. What does a sore throat have to do with depression? It may very well be the key to understanding why people get depressed - and how to treat them! This week, Dr. Z discusses the role of antidepressant medications in the treatment of depression - their usefulness, their limitations and why they may not be the answer for everyone. If you are confused as to whether antidepressants are right for you or they haven't been all that effective for you, join Dr. Z for a lively conversation on this very important issue. In Health News:1. Do Migraines and Depression Shrink Your Brain?2. How Untreated Depression Decreases Life Expectancy All this, and “The Healthy Mind Headlines” on this week’s podcast! Welcome!! NOTE: Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a health care professional. For more information, please read our TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
