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Depressive Disorder & its Treatment

Depression (major depressive disorder) is A common and serious medical illness. That negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and / or A loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home. According to the world health organization (who), depression is the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of disability.

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Depressive Disorder & its Treatment

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  1. DEPRESSION BY MUST4CARE

  2. Depression (major depressive disorder) is A common and serious medical illness That negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and / or A loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home. According to the world health organization (who), depression is the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of disability.

  3. • Genetics Genetics • Biological Biological • Changes in neurotransmitter levels • Environmental Environmental • Psychological And Social Psychological And Social • (Psychosocial) • Life Events Life Events • These include bereavement, divorce, work issues, relationships with friends and family, financial problems medical concerns, or acute stress.

  4. • Personality Personality • Those with less successful coping strategies, or previous life trauma are more suceptible. • Genetic Factors Genetic Factors • Having A first-degree relatives with depression increases the risk. • Childhood Trauma Childhood Trauma • Some Prescription Drugs Some Prescription Drugs • These include corticosteroids, some beta-blockers, interferon, and other prescription drugs. • Abuse Of Recreational Drugs Abuse Of Recreational Drugs • Abuse of alcohol, amphetamines, and other drugs are strongly linked to depression. • A Past Head Injury. A Past Head Injury.

  5. Unipolar Unipolar If the predominant feature is A depressed mood, it is called unipolar depression. Bipolar Depression Bipolar Depression This characterized by both manic and depressive episodes separated by periods of normal mood, it is referred to as bipolar disorder Major Depressive Disorder With Psychotic Features Major Depressive Disorder With Psychotic Features This condition is characterized by depression accompanied by psychosis. Postpartum Depression Postpartum Depression Women often experience "baby blues" with A newborn, but postpartum depression - also known as postnatal depression - is more severe. Major Depressive Disorder With Seasonal Pattern Major Depressive Disorder With Seasonal Pattern This condition is related to the reduced daylight of winter

  6. Depressed Mood Reduced Interest Or Pleasure In Activities Previously Enjoyed, Loss Of Sexual Desire Unintentional Weight Loss (Without Dieting) Or Low Appetite Insomnia (Difficulty Sleeping) Or Hypersomnia (Excessive Sleeping) Psychomotor Agitation, For Example, Restlessness, Pacing Up And Down Delayed Psychomotor Skills, For Example, Slowed Movement And Speech Fatigue Or Loss Of Energy Feelings Of Worthlessness Or Guilt Impaired Ability To Think, Concentrate, Or Make Decisions Recurrent Thoughts Of Death Or Suicide, Or Attempt At Suicide

  7.  Medications Medications  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris)  Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (snris).  Atypical antidepressants  Tricyclic antidepressants.  Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois).  Other medications.

  8. • Psychotherapy Psychotherapy  Adjust to A crisis or other current difficulty  Identify negative beliefs and behaviors and replace them with healthy, positive ones  Explore relationships and experiences, and develop positive interactions with others  Find better ways to cope and solve problems  Identify issues that contribute to your depression and change behaviors that make it worse  Regain A sense of satisfaction and control in your life and help ease depression symptoms, such as hopelessness and anger  Learn to set realistic goals for your life  Develop the ability to tolerate and accept distress using healthier behaviors

  9. • Alternate Formats For Therapy • Hospital And Residential Treatment • Other Treatment Options • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). • In ECT, electrical currents are passed through the brain to impact the function and effect of neurotransmitters in your brain to relieve depression. • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Tms). • TMS may be an option for those who haven't responded to antidepressants.

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