Sleep problems may be one of the first symptoms of major depressive disorder -- a serious, but treatable mental health problem, more commonly known as depression. Not only a symptom of depression, some sleep problems, like insomnia, may also help cause depression. Up to 20% of people who ...
Depression, also known as clinical depression or major depressive disorder, is diagnosed based on symptoms as well as the length of time they persist. For individuals to be diagnosed as clinically depressed, they must have either a depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in most activi...
SSRI adverse events: how to monitor and manage.doi:10.1080/09540260801889211Antidepressants are efficacious for pediatric major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and non-OCD anxiety disorders. Antidepressants should be used in an evidence-based fashion, with frequent monitoring for ...
Your smartphone and other devices can be a big help when it comes to treating major depressive disorder (MDD). “There’s a bunch of online platforms, apps, and tech out there that can really help you stay on track,” says Sean O’Neill, LMFT, a clinical director at West Side Recovery...
However, unlike major depressive disorder, those who have dysthymic disorder may still feel pleasure and experience periods of respite from their symptoms. How to manage persistent depressive disorder As with other depressive disorders, the treatment of persistent depressive disorder may consist of ...
Major Depressive Disorder or Depression is one of the most common mental health problems that affect a lot of people around the world. It is characterized by losing the will to live, low self-worth, disturbed sleeping patterns, loss of appetite, and poor concentration. Depression also induces ...
While the holiday blues are not a major depressive disorder, it's still worth talking to your doctor about any symptoms you're experiencing. They will assess your symptoms and may perform tests to rule out any underlying medical conditions. ...
During a time of crisis, such as the coronavirus pandemic, it's particularly important to manage your anxiety. While it's reasonable to be more concerned than usual about safety, you also need to ensure that your anxious thoughts don't themselves becoming damaging. The term "coronanxiety" has...
It was major depression because that's how I presented to the doctor. You don't go in when you're manic because you're feeling so high. So all the doctor saw was my depression and treated me for that. Mills: Was that at least helpful? Cheney: At the time, it did help somewhat,...
More than 60% of adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD) also have at least one other mental health condition, such as anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and learning disorders. These can make it more challenging to diagnose and treat depression, as some symptoms overlap and...