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Major depressive disorder (also known as recurrent depressive disorder, clinical depression, major depression, unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder) is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem, and by loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. The term "major depressive disorder" was selected by the American Psychiatric Association to designate this symptom cluster as a mood disorder in the 1980 version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III), and has become widely used since. The general term depression is often used to denote the disorder; but as it can also be used in reference to other types of psychological depression, it is disfavored over more precise terminology for the disorder in clinical and research use. Major depression is a disabling condition which adversely affects a person's family, work or school life, sleeping and eating habits, and general health. In the United States, around 3.4% of people with major depression commit suicide, and up to 60% of people who commit suicide have depression or another mood disorder. The diagnosis of major depressive disorder is based on the patient's self-reported experiences, behavior reported by relatives or friends, and a mental status exam. There is no laboratory test for major depression, although physicians generally request tests for physical conditions that may cause similar symptoms. The most common time of onset is between the ages of 20 and 30 years, with a later peak between 30 and 40 years. Typically, patients are treated with antidepressant medication and, in many cases, also receive psychotherapy or counseling. Hospitalization may be necessary in cases with associated self-neglect or a significant risk of harm to self or—as rarely is the case—to others. A minority are treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), under a short-acting general anaesthetic. The course of the disorder varies widely, from one episode lasting weeks to a lifelong disorder with recurrent major depressive episodes. Depressed individuals have shorter life expectancies than those without depression, in part because of greater susceptibility to medical illnesses and suicide. Treatment with medications however has not been shown to decrease the risk of suicide. Current and former patients may be stigmatized. The understanding of the nature and causes of depression has evolved over the centuries, though this understanding is incomplete and has left many aspects of depression as the subject of discussion and research. Proposed causes include psychological, psycho-social, hereditary, evolutionary and biological factors. Certain types of long-term drug use can both cause and worsen depressive symptoms. Psychological treatments are based on theories of personality, interpersonal communication, and learning. Most biological theories focus on the monoamine chemicals serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine, which are naturally present in the brain and assist communication between nerve cells. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do you know if you have clinical depression and how is it diagnosed? Q. Could it be diagnosed through people who have chronic insomnia and people who have suicidal thoughts? I have both of these and also I'm very irritable most of the time? Could this be clinical depression? Asked by Jane - Sat Sep 5 19:29:18 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. there is a criteria that has to be 'matched' that can be found in the DSM-IV insomnia and suicidal thoughts could be a part of that but the insomnia could also be from something else irritability could also be a sign of depression or of something else it could be find a psychologist or mental health counselor or psychiatrist in your area or even meet with your regular doctor Answered by peachesben - Sat Sep 5 19:46:27 2009 How to collect money from the state of illinois for having clinical depression and cant work? Q. I have had clinical depression for many years now and its made me unable to work. I need to be able to pay my bills and i heard that you can recieve money from the state or somewhere that will help you out... Asked by Ericka - Sun Mar 15 13:46:10 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Erin, have your applied for SSI or Social Security Disability? It's something you might want to look into. It's a lot of red tape and forms and waiting, so just be prepared to have to endure that for a while until they make a decision on your claim. I would suggest calling the Social Security office on a day that they are least busy - such as a Thursday. Do not get anxious because of the long wait on the phone, try to have something to read or draw or whatever to keep you calm while you are waiting for a rep to answer your call. Ask the rep what the procedure would be for applying for SSI or Social Security Disability. You will need to write everything down, so have a pencil and paper handy. If you need to have them repeat something, [cont.] Answered by Daisy - Sun Mar 15 14:21:10 2009 Is Clinical Depression and Major Depressive Disorder the same?
Q. Is Clinical Depression the same as Major Depressive Disorder?Or is it a different illness? Hi how is everyone? I am 21 years old and for the last 5 or so months i have been treated for clinical depression with Fluoxetine(Prozac). The dose was recently upped to 40mg by my GP in Glasgow.Thank you for reading. Asked by unknown - Sat Jul 11 08:33:24 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Yes its the same i 16 and i have exactly the same as you apart from i had an allergic reaction to prozac blah blah blah you don't need to know. I've worked out that in england doctors tend to call it clinical rather than an major depressive disorder. i have no idea why but in america and places like that the tend to call it a major depressive disorder. If you ever need somebody to talk to I'm here don't be afraid to ask.Its easier to talk to somebody you don't know. Answered by Katlestrange - Sat Jul 11 09:17:13 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "clinical depression"
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