The Link between Thyroid Function and Depression
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The relation between thyroid function and depression has long been recognized.
Patients with thyroid disorders are more prone to develop depressive symptoms and conversely depression may be accompanied by various subtle thyroid abnormalities.
Traditionally, the most commonly documented abnormalities are elevated T4 levels, low T3, elevated rT3, a blunted TSH response to TRH, positive antithyroid antibodies, and elevated CSF TRH concentrations.
In addition, thyroid hormone supplements appear to accelerate and enhance the clinical response to antidepressant drugs.
However, the mechanisms underlying the interaction between thyroid function and depression remain to be further clarified.
Recently, advances in biochemical, genetic, and neuroimaging fields have provided new insights into the thyroid-depression relationship.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hage, Mirella P.& Azar, Sami T.. 2011. The Link between Thyroid Function and Depression. Journal of Thyroid Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hage, Mirella P.& Azar, Sami T.. The Link between Thyroid Function and Depression. Journal of Thyroid Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hage, Mirella P.& Azar, Sami T.. The Link between Thyroid Function and Depression. Journal of Thyroid Research. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483261