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There are many different forms of depression. Even though many Americans suffer from depression, they don’t know it or if they do, they won’t admit it even to themselves. Depression afflicts about 14 million Americans. It is also estimated that less than a third of those affected will ever seek treatment. Why is this the case? Maybe it’s due to the fact that mental illness is considered a mental illness. Nobody wants that label applied to them. It wasn’t that long ago that society shunned those unfortunate enough to be categorized with mental illness. In many cases those with slight signs of depression were locked away in state institutions for the mentally ill. The good news is things have become different. But the old stereotypes are still with us. This influences many Americans to keep their illness to themselves.

Many elements make up depression. Diagnosis isn’t simple. Many things have to be considered such as genetics, biology and even outside influences. Drugs, alcohol and stress all can play a major role in the development of depression. Depression can come from all of these elements. Are there treatments for sufferers? There are many options for treatment and even cure, just as there are many causes for depression. These options are generally considered after evaluating the individual afflicted with depression.

Many claim they have a cure for depression. A cure for depression is realistic when safe and effective treatments are considered. A doctor looks at a number of factors to determine which combination of options to apply. Is the treatment proven clinically to be effective for depression? Does it have an appropriate dose to be effective if a drug or herb? Have high quality control standards been used when accepting the method? It’s time to take a look at some of the more accepted cures.

To treat many forms of depression doctors have typically prescribed a combination of drugs and psychotherapy. SSRI, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are prescribed to treat depression. In 1988 Prozac was first used and today it is one of the most popular. Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and Luvox are just some of those that followed it. All have been proven to be effective. However, prescription drugs are expensive and offer many side effects. Becoming more common are natural treatments. A popular herbal cure is St. Johns Wort extract. To be effective it must contain around 3-5% hyperforin. It’s success rate is similar to that of Prozac but with fewer side effects. If those who have the disease don’t seek treatment, a cure does no good. If you or someone you know suffers from depression seek medical attention immediately.