Depression
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Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.
Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, it is estimated that 5% of adults suffer from depression.
More women are affected by depression than men.
Depression, also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a mood disorder with a group of symptoms including constant sadness or lack of interest in life.
There is effective treatment for mild, moderate, and severe depression.
Depressive symptoms include feeling sad, anxious or hopeless. The condition can also cause difficulty with thinking, memory, eating and sleeping.
Most of us feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. It's a normal reaction to loss, life's struggles, or injured self-esteem.
Symptoms
They can include:
Feeling very sad, hopeless or worried.
Not enjoying things that used to give you joy.
Trouble concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness
Pessimism and hopelessness
Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or sleeping too much
Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, it is estimated that 5% of adults suffer from depression.
More women are affected by depression than men.
Depression, also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a mood disorder with a group of symptoms including constant sadness or lack of interest in life.
There is effective treatment for mild, moderate, and severe depression.
Depressive symptoms include feeling sad, anxious or hopeless. The condition can also cause difficulty with thinking, memory, eating and sleeping.
Most of us feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. It's a normal reaction to loss, life's struggles, or injured self-esteem.
Symptoms
They can include:
Feeling very sad, hopeless or worried.
Not enjoying things that used to give you joy.
Trouble concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness
Pessimism and hopelessness
Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or sleeping too much
Diagnosis
To decide if you have depression, and what type, your doctor will use:
Physical exam.
To decide if you have depression, and what type, your doctor will use:
Physical exam.
They’ll check your overall health to see if you might be dealing with another condition. You may complete a questionnaire and provide a family history.
Treat by drug
Treat by drug
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ...
- Serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) ...
- Noradrenaline and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NASSAs) ...
- Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) ...
- Serotonin antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs) ...
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)