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Depression Depression Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Nancy Schimelpfening, your Guide to Depression Have you heard the old saying that if all you have is a hammer then everything looks like a nail? Well, therapists and psychiatrists are just as guilty of this type of thinking as anyone. If you go to either of these specialists for depression treatment without first being seen by your family doctor for a checkup, you may just get treated like a nail and never discover the true cause of your depression. You see, there are several medical conditions that can cause depression-like symptoms, such as fatigue and depressed mood, and these conditions will require a different treatment than depression does. If you go straight to a psychiatrist or therapist, who does not specialize in detecting these conditions, you may not get proper treatment. Singer Proves The Importance of Getting a Checkup When You Are Depressed Recent revelations from singer Robbie Williams point out how important it is to see your family doctor for a checkup when you are feeling depressed... Read more Do You Know a Child at Risk for Suicide? According to the the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth aged 10 to 19 years old. These tragic deaths... Read more Questions You Need to Ask Opening a dialogue with your doctor is an important first step in getting your depression properly treated. These are questions to ask your doctor about depression to get the conversation started... Read more Exercise Helps Depression You've probably read about the research that indicates that exercise can help depression. If you're like me, you may wonder how that information can help when just getting out... Read more Depression Ads Signs Depression Depression Symptoms Drill Nail Depression Screening Seacret Nail Buffer Featured Articles Causes of Depression Types of Depression Treatments for Depression Getting Help Support Resources Coping Skills   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. 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