Types of Depression
Published on Nov 19, 2015
Depression is one of the most mental health problems. Some types of depression are more serious than others. We discuss these here. Dr Gurprit Ganda, MAPS. Clinical Psychologist, Potentialz Unlimited. http://potentialz.com.au
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Types of Depression
Dr Gurprit Ganda, Clinical Psychologist @ Potentialz Unlimited (http://potentialz.com.au)
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We will discuss
- Major depression
- Dysthemia
- Bipolar disorder
- Postpartum depression
- Atypical depression
- Prenatal depression
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental disorder characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.
also known as clinical depression, major depression, unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder; or as recurrent depression in the case of repeated episodes)
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Dysthymia, is a mood disorder consisting of the same cognitive and physical problems as in depression, with less severe but longer-lasting symptoms.
The concept was coined by Robert Spitzer as a replacement for the term "depressive personality" in the late 1970s
sometimes also called neurotic depression,dysthymic disorder, or chronic depression
sometimes also called neurotic depression,dysthymic disorder, or chronic depression
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Bipolar disorder, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of elevated mood and periods of depression.
The elevated mood is significant and is known as mania or hypomania During periods of depression there may be crying, poor eye contact with others, and have a negative outlook on life
also known as bipolar affective disorder and manic-depressive illness.
During mania an individual feels or acts abnormally happy, energetic, or irritable. They often make poorly thought out decisions with little regard to the consequences. The need for sleep is usually reduced.
also known as bipolar affective disorder and manic-depressive illness.
During mania an individual feels or acts abnormally happy, energetic, or irritable. They often make poorly thought out decisions with little regard to the consequences. The need for sleep is usually reduced.
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Postpartum depression (PPD), also called postnatal depression, is a type of clinical depression which can affect both sexes after childbirth.
Symptoms may include sadness, low energy, changes in sleeping and eating patterns, reduced desire for sex, crying episodes, anxiety, and irritability
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Atypical depression, is depression that shares many of the typical symptoms of the psychiatric syndromes major depression or dysthymia but is characterised by improved mood in response to positive events.
In contrast, people with melancholic depression generally do not experience an improved mood in response to normally pleasurable events.
Atypical depression also features significant weight gain or an increased appetite, hypersomnia, a heavy sensation in the limbs and interpersonal rejection sensitivity that results in significant social or occupational impairment.[1]
Atypical depression also features significant weight gain or an increased appetite, hypersomnia, a heavy sensation in the limbs and interpersonal rejection sensitivity that results in significant social or occupational impairment.[1]
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Antenatal depression, also known as Prenatal depression, is a form of clinical depression that can affect a woman during pregnancy, and can be a precursor to postpartum depression if not properly treated.
It is estimated that 7% to 20% percent of pregnant women are affected by this condition. Any form of prenatal stress felt by the mother can have negative effects on various aspects of fetal development, which can cause harm to the mother and child.
Antenatal depression is often caused by the stress and worry that pregnancy can bring, only at a more severe level.
Antenatal depression is often caused by the stress and worry that pregnancy can bring, only at a more severe level.
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a mood disorder subset in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms in the winter or summer.
also known as winter depression, winter blues, summer depression, summertime sadness, or seasonal depression,
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV and DSM-5, its status was changed. It is no longer classified as a unique mood disorder but is now a specifier called with seasonal pattern for recurrent major depressive disorder that occurs at a specific time of the year and fully remits otherwise. Although experts were initially skeptical, this condition is now recognized as a common disorder. SAD's prevalence in the U.S. ranges from 1.4% in Florida to 9.9% in Alaska.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that "some people experience a serious mood change when the seasons change. They may sleep too much, have little energy, and may also feel depressed. Though symptoms can be severe, they usually clear up."The condition in the summer can include heightened anxiety.
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV and DSM-5, its status was changed. It is no longer classified as a unique mood disorder but is now a specifier called with seasonal pattern for recurrent major depressive disorder that occurs at a specific time of the year and fully remits otherwise. Although experts were initially skeptical, this condition is now recognized as a common disorder. SAD's prevalence in the U.S. ranges from 1.4% in Florida to 9.9% in Alaska.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that "some people experience a serious mood change when the seasons change. They may sleep too much, have little energy, and may also feel depressed. Though symptoms can be severe, they usually clear up."The condition in the summer can include heightened anxiety.
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What to do when you have Depression?
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Get in touch with your Doctor
Tell them your symptoms and ask for treatment options
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