National institute of mental health depression research

Can you tell me about how I apply for the National institute of mental health depression research and give me information about these type of colleges and also please tell me from which website I can get more details about it please tell me about this.

[Shaleen]

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the scientific education institute .
NIMH is research in following Area those are given below

• Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science
• Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development
• Developmental Translational Research
• Services and Intervention Research
• AIDS Research
• Research Training and Career Development
• Small Business Research Opportunities

NIMH is also offered Research Training and Career Development and Related Programs which are

(a) Individual Fellowship Programs
(b) Individual Career Development Programs
(c) Institutional Training Programs
(d) NIMH Short Courses for Mental Health-Related Research Education

Admission process:-
You can apply online through official website these NIMH for related programme those we have mention above.

Contact address
001 Executive Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20892

Will you please provide the information regarding the Signs and symptoms of Depression at National Institute of Mental Health Treatment of Depression Collaborative Research Program ?

[Rajkumar Agarwal]

National Institute of Mental Health was established in the year 1949. It is located at Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. Depression is a common but serious illness. Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad .

Signs and symptoms include:
• Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
• Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasurable, including sex
• Fatigue and decreased energy
• Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
• Irritability, restlessness
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
• Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
• Overeating, or appetite loss
• Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment.
• Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts

There are several forms of depressive disorders.

Persistent depressive disorder—depressed mood that lasts for at least 2 years.

Psychotic depression---when a person has severe depression plus some form of psychosis, such as having disturbing false beliefs or a break with reality (delusions)

Postpartum depression,---- It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of women experience postpartum depression after giving birth.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)--- The depression generally lifts during spring and summer.

Antidepressant medication and psychotherapy can reduce SAD symptoms, either alone or in combination with light therapy.

Treatments

Medication
Tricyclics
MAOIs
Psychotherapy
Electroconvulsive therapy and other brain stimulation therapies

Tips to help one who is depressed:

• Offer emotional support, understanding, patience, and encouragement.
• Never dismiss feelings, but point out realities and offer hope.
• Talk to him or her, and listen carefully.
• Never ignore comments about suicide, and report them to your loved one's therapist or doctor.
• Provide assistance in getting to the doctor's appointments.
• Remind your loved one that with time and treatment, the depression will lift.

Contact:
National Institute-Mental Health: Conwit Robin MD
6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD, United States ‎
+1 301-443-4513

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