Overview: What is persistent depressive disorder? What is the difference between depression and persistent depressive disorder? How common is chronic depression? Symptoms and causes: What causes persistent depressive disorder? What are the symptoms of PDD? PDD’s hallmark symptom is a widespread depressed or low mood. Other symptoms may include: – Fatigue – Feeling of despair […]
Overview: What is postpartum depression? Types of Postpartum Depression: Three main types of postpartum mood disorders: Postpartum Blues (Baby Blues): Postpartum Depression: Postpartum Psychosis: Who is Affected by Postpartum Depression? Distinguishing Baby Blues from Postpartum Depression: Duration of Postpartum Depression: Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression: Symptoms and Causes of Postpartum Depression: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression:
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Overview: What is depression? Types of depression: The American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5 classifies depressive disorders into different categories: 1. Clinical Depression (Major Depressive Disorder): 2. Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD): 3. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD): 4. Premenstrual Disorder (PMDD): 5. Depression due to another medical condition: Who does depression affect? Signs and symptoms: What are
Overview: Types of mood disorders: Psychiatric disorders encompass a variety of conditions, e.g. 1. Depression and its subtypes: – Major or clinical depression is a common mental health condition characterized by feelings of sadness or hopelessness, affecting aspects such as thinking, memory, eating and sleeping – Subtypes include postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and
