WIdowed Elders' LIfestyle after Loss (WELL) for Depression

"Depressed individuals can get better, but there is a high risk of relapse at some points. Even when they are treatment-successful, the depression may not be completely gone forever. As the disease has a considerable impact on quality of life, treatment should be pursued even when it is clear that there is the risk of relapse." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"When asked about symptoms of depression, patients usually describe a general state of malaise or fatigue, but often the term 'depression' is substituted. Also people with depression often experience thoughts of suicide. It is not surprising then that other psychiatric problems are highly prevalent among those with depression, such as anxiety, anger, irritability and restlessness. Anxiety is the most common co–morbid condition – as is substance abuse.\n\nWhat are the signs of asthma?\n\nA person suffering from asthma may feel short of breath as a result of asthma. They might experience coughing or feel their chest tightening or contracting as they try to breathe." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"In a recent study, findings provide a basic overview of the types of treatments that are used to treat major depression, such as antidepressants, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and that have been researched in detail." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The pathophysiology of depression is a complex set of interwoven processes, including the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. Neuroimaging studies have revealed that depression is associated with abnormalities in glucose metabolism. This reflects the fact that many neurotransmitters are disrupted in the nervous system of depressed patients. In the case of brain structures of the CNS, there is evidence for changes in synaptic plasticity or function or for reductions in grey matter volumes. There were also findings in favour of reductions in white matter microstructure, in terms of changes in diffusion or connectivity. The present findings support the conclusion that the pathophysiology of depression may be multi-faceted." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"As one in six Americans, over one-third of the population, are likely to suffer from a mood abnormality at some point in their life, and nearly half of these are likely to have a disabling form. We are witnessing unprecedented levels of mental illness and disability in the United States. This is due in large part to a combination of societal and environmental factors. We urge urgent concerted action (to address the many contributing factors) across all levels of government (national, state and local) and in the health system." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder, with major depressive disorder occurring in about one-third of elderly persons. Depression is more common at younger ages, and in women. The disease is highly prevalent and disabling, and is largely treatable in elderly patients." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The widowed elders' lifestyle after loss (Well) treats the most basic of essential needs, especially concerning the psychological one. The widowed elders' lifestyle after loss (Well) also promotes a healthy adjustment to the new role of being widowed." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Data from a recent study of the current study provide insight that familial depression may be associated with a higher prevalence of early-onset depression and poorer treatment outcomes. The impact of depression on family caregivers warrants urgent investigation and the need for support and interventions to help parents gain greater insight toward their child's experiences." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The loss of a spouse presents a difficult clinical decision. Elderly widowers and widows presenting to a geriatrician require careful discussion on their options. More research is warranted before they should be advised to stop their routine medications for one to two years." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Depression is prevalent in medical emergency admission. The prevalence of depression in emergency admissions may partly be a consequence of physicians who perceive depression to be an under recognized symptom of medical illness." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Depression is a illness as serious and alarming as, say, tuberculosis and can be a debilitating illness where a person loses the will to work or a relationship with their loved ones." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Elderly widowers' lifestyle after loss may be beneficial to those with concurrent depression. They had a higher quality of life than those without depression, although quality of life was worse in older widowers question: Does pre-operative fasting reduce nausea and vomiting after elective gastric bypass? answer: Pre-operative fasting had no effect on the incidence of postoperative vomiting after bariatric surgery. Routine use of fasting before major abdominal surgery may be omitted." - Anonymous Online Contributor