Depression and Heart Disease
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How do you verbalize your concerns about heart disease and depression? Print out this list of questions to start the conversation with your doctor.
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Depression isn’t confined only to your mind; it affects your body, too. Listen to an interview about how heart disease and depression are linked.
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Your heart feels the saddness
Univ. of Illinois Med. Center
Depression weights down on both your mood and your body. Read more about how being chronically depressed can increase your risk of heart disease.
Linking depression to heart disease
Clev. Clinic J of Med.
If you want to know more, here is an in-depth review of how depression increases your risk of heart disease. Includes a great diagram.
Listen to your heart rate
Univ. of Florida News
Just for women: A stagnant heart rate could mean you’re prone to depression, which can in turn lead to heart disease. Know your risk.
One study shows the pathway from depression to heart disease in men. More reason to take care of your mental health.
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When you need help
Cleveland Clinic
Feeling depressed after hearing you have heart disease? Don’t let your depression hold you down. There are numerous resources available to help you cope.
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Are you depressed?
NIMH
How do you know if you or a loved one is depressed? Become informed so you can help prevent other illnesses, such as heart disease.
Know your heart
NIH
To understand how depression can affect your heart, you need to understand what heart disease is. Here is a slide show and tutorial to help.
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Know your treatment options
Revolution Health
Know your options when it comes to treating depression. More importantly, learn which ones are best suited for you if you also have heart disease.
For some, anti-depressants help to alleviate symptoms of both depression and heart disease. Watch this video to learn more, but remember treatment differs for each person.

