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Major Depressive Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder - How to prevent?

There is no sure way to prevent depression. However, certain strategies may help:
  • Avoid self-medicating with drugs, alcohol or cigarettes
  • Maintain healthy lifestyle with adequate sleep and exercise
  • Learn ways to relax and manage stress levels
  • Set reasonable goals and be realistic about expectations
  • Seek help from friends and family
The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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Iris Rawtaer Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Iris Rawtaer

Head & Senior Consultant

​MBBS (Singapore), MMed Psychiatry, Master of Clinical Investigation (Singapore)

 Tan Boon Hian Dr

Dr Tan Boon Hian

Consultant

​MD (Duke-NUS), MMed (Internal Medicine) MRCP (Edinburgh)

Clinical Interests: Geriatric Medicine

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