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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression A new study has found that patients with PTSD can get just as a good a result using tele-therapy - for example, meeting with their therapist via an Internet application like Skype - as they can meeting with their therapist face-to-face. According to the study author, tele-therapy could also be helpful for depression, phobias and eating disorders. Have you ever met with your therapist by telephone or the Internet for a therapy session? Did you like it? If you normally meet with your therapist face-to-face, would you like to have the option to use tele-therapy? Join the Discussion Therapy Via the Internet, Phone May Be Good Options Increasingly people are seeking out psychotherapy via the phone, webcam or secure chat rooms, says experts and these methods may be just as effective as face-to-face methods... Read more Latinos Avoid Depression Treatment Due to Stigma According to a new, small study of low-income Latinos, those who stigmatize mental illness are less likely to take their medication, keep doctor appointments and control their depression... Read more Anesthesia Drug Helps Some Depressed Patients According to a small study, an anesthesia drug called Ketamine provides rapid relief from depression. Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health found that the administration of a single, low dose of the anesthesia drug provided almost immediate depression relief in a small group of patients who had not responded to other treatments... Read more Coping With Recession Depression The current economic recession has left many American workers feeling chronically fearful, anxious and stressed about their jobs and financial futures. Constant stress, however, can wear you down, leaving you prone to depression... Read more Depression Ads Anxiety Depression CBT for Depression Anxiety Therapy Fun Therapy Teen Depression Quiz Featured Articles Depression Facts FAQs Glossary Depression Symptoms Who's at Risk? Causes of Depression   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Nancy Schimelpfening Depression Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Depression newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is Depression? Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis of Depression Treatment of Depression Living with Depression Advertisement