What is Mild Depression?
Mild depression is characterized by 2 to 4 depressive symptoms which may include depressed mood, reduction of energy, capacity for enjoyment, and concentration that lasts for more than 2 weeks. The patient is usually distressed by these but will probably be able to continue with most activities.
What do patients take to treat Mild Depression and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Citalopram
(APO-Citalopram, Citabax, Mylan Citalopram, Alcytan)
|
18 | ||
|
Fluoxetine
(Moltoben, Flunil, Prozac, Actan)
|
15 | ||
|
Individual Therapy
(Meditation - Reflection, Mentalization Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Individual Therapy, Drug Treatment Centers)
|
13 | ||
|
Venlafaxine
(Odven SBK, Pracet, Zarelis, Venlor XR)
|
9 | ||
|
Sertraline
(Eleva, Lustral, Tolrest, Daxid)
|
9 | ||
|
Bupropion
(Voxra, Voxra, Budeprion SR, Zetron)
|
8 | ||
|
Escitalopram
(Loxalate, Seroplex, Es Pramcit, Lexamil)
|
7 | ||
|
Duloxetine
(Yentreve, Cymbalta)
|
7 | ||
|
Paroxetine
(Zydus Paroxetine, Pexeva, Paxxet, Pondera)
|
6 |
These charts show data from Mild Depression patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Mild Depression at PatientsLikeMe?
- 1,166 patients have this condition
- 93 New patients joined this month
- 220 say Mild Depression is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 82% | Females |
|---|---|
| 18% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 234 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 159 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 130 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 66 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 15 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 2 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 694 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 85 |
These charts show data from Mild Depression patients who have completed their condition history