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Taking steps to head off serious depression

By David Brody, Md, and Michael Serby, MD

January 11, 2007

Just a couple of well-chosen questions can help you uncover feelings that could spiral toward major depression and suicidal thoughts. Jane, 55, is divorced and works as an accountant for an automobile dealer rumored to be on the verge of bankruptcy. At one of two annual visits to monitor her hypertension, Jane says that her…

By David Brody, Md, and Michael Serby, MD

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Taking steps to head off serious depression

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