Depression: Impact, Causes, and Current Research

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Air date:	Tuesday, October 31, 2006, 7:00:00 PM Time displayed is Eastern Time, Washington DC Local
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Category:	Special
Runtime:	01:13:37
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Description:	NIH Clinical Center's 2006 Medicine for the Public lecture series Depression is a leading cause of disease related disability worldwide and is twice as common in women as in men. Not only is depression associated with significant emotional distress, but it also confers an increased risk for other medical illnesses. Dr. Schmidt will describe recent efforts to identify the underlying biology of depression, its relevance to women's health, and potential new therapies. http://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/about/news/mfp.shtml

NLM Title:	Depression : impact, causes, and current research / Peter Schmidt.
Author:	Schmidt, Peter. National Institutes of Health (U.S.)
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Abstract:	(CIT): NIH Clinical Center's 2006 Medicine for the Public lecture series Depression is a leading cause of disease related disability worldwide and is twice as common in women as in men. Not only is depression associated with significant emotional distress, but it also confers an increased risk for other medical illnesses. Dr. Schmidt will describe recent efforts to identify the underlying biology of depression, its relevance to women's health, and potential new therapies.
Subjects:	Depressive Disorder Depressive Disorder--etiology Gonadal Steroid Hormones--adverse effects
Publication Types:	Lecture Webcast
NLM Classification:	WM 171
NLM ID:	101296491
CIT Live ID:	5293
Permanent link:	https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=5293

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