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Depression
Depression is more than just occasionally having the blues. Depression is a mood disorder. You feel sad and have no joy in life. You may feel that you have nothing to live for. There are many types of depression, from simple depressed mood to Major Depression - a life-threatening illness.
Depression is more than just occasionally having the blues. Depression is a mood disorder. You feel sad and have no joy in life. You may feel that you have nothing to live for. There are many types of depression, from simple depressed mood to Major Depression - a life-threatening illness.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs in relation to the seasons, most commonly beginning in winter.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs in relation to the seasons, most commonly beginning in winter.
Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)
Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of excitability (mania) alternating with periods of depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression can be very abrupt.
Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of excitability (mania) alternating with periods of depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression can be very abrupt.
Postpartum Depression
Post-partum depression is severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs sometime in the first 4 weeks a...
Dysthymia
Dysthymia is a chronic form of depression characterized by moods that are consistently low, but not as extreme as in other types of depression.
Major Depression
Major depression is when five or more symptoms of depression are present for at least 2 weeks. These symptoms include feeling sad, hopeless, worthless, or pessimistic. In addition, people with majo...
Major depression is when five or more symptoms of depression are present for at least 2 weeks. These symptoms include feeling sad, hopeless, worthless, or pessimistic. In addition, people with majo...
Mania
Mania is an abnormally elated mental state, typically characterized by feelings of euphoria, lack of inhibitions, racing thoughts, diminished need for sleep, talkativeness, risk taking, and irritab...
Teenage Depression
Adolescent depression is a disorder occurring during the teenage years marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities. See also: Depressi...
Adolescent depression is a disorder occurring during the teenage years marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities. See also: Depressi...Topics
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