Medical Condition & Diseases

A Closer Look: What is Cyclothymia? Who is Affected by Cyclothymia? How Common is Cyclothymia? Symptoms and Causes: Navigating the Complexities of Cyclothymia: Recognizing the Symptoms of Cyclothymia: Symptoms of Hypomania in Cyclothymia: Common signs of hypomania in cyclothymia include: – A sudden increase in energy and a reduced need for sleep. Depressive Symptoms in […]

What is Hypomania? Hypomania vs. Mania: What’s the Difference? – Duration: Hypomania lasts for at least four days, while mania persists for at least a week.   – Impact: Hypomania doesn’t drastically interfere with your daily life or require hospitalization. In contrast, mania can severely disrupt your ability to function at work or in social

Overview: What is Mania? What Does Manic Behavior Look Like? What is a Manic Episode? Bipolar I Disorder and Mania: What Triggers Manic Episodes? Aftermath of a Manic Episode: Symptoms and Causes of Mania: Recognizing the Symptoms of Mania: Psychotic Symptoms in Mania: Duration of a Manic Episode: What Causes Mania? Diagnosis and Tests: How

Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Manic Episodes: Depressive Episodes: Evolution of the Term “Bipolar Disorder“ Types of Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar disorder manifests in several forms: Distinguishing Bipolar Disorder from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Who is Affected by Bipolar Disorder? Prevalence of Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms and Causes of Bipolar Disorder: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms: Manic Episodes: Hypomanic

Understanding seasonal depression: What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Can seasonal affective disorder (SAD) occur in summer? How widespread is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Symptoms and causes of seasonal affective disorder (SAD): Recognizing the symptoms of SAD: For people with summer SAD, symptoms may vary and may include: Understanding the causes of suffering: 1. Biological

Overview: Understanding clinical depression (major depressive disorder): Nature of clinical depression: Types and subtypes: Clinical depression includes several subtypes, each with unique characteristics: – Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): Depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in winter. – Prenatal and postpartum depression: Depression during pregnancy or after delivery. – abnormal depression: Depression

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:

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