Articles related to "Major Depressive Episodes"

People with depressive signs and symptoms may be having a Major Depressive Episode (MDE). Knowing this can answer the question, "Are you clinically depressed?"

Seasonal affective disorder is not a unique mood disorder; rather, it is classified as a form of major depression that recurs at certain times of the year.

Bipolar and Depressive (Unipolar) Disorders are types of Mood Disorders. "Mood Episodes" determine whether a Bipolar or Depressive (Unipolar) Disorder diagnosis is made.

Types of depression include major depressive episodes, bipolar disorder, cyclothymia and seasonal affective disorder. Each illness has unique features and requires differ

The symptoms of winter blues are common, and are slightly different from regular depression. Not everyone with symptoms can be diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and Cyclothymic Disorder are three different types of Bipolar Disorder. Understanding the nature of these diagnoses can help people cope better.

Suite101 discusses the symptoms and effects of Bipolar I and Bipolar II, including anecdotes from a Bipolar Disorder sufferer.

People who have wondered, "Am I bipolar?" should know the signs and symptoms of Manic, Hypomanic and Mixed Episodes. These three Mood Episodes are defined here.

This piece offers an introduction to dysthymic disorder, including how to manage this persistent type of mild depression.

Studies have shown that teenage girls are using drugs and alcohol with increasing frequency. What has contributed to this rise and why are girls more vulnerable?

Depression medications, or antidepressants, affect serotonin, norepinephrine and other important brain chemicals.

Diagnosing depression relies on multiple diagnostic tools, including psychological testing, physical examinations and a comprehensive list of symptoms.

Symptoms of depression often accompany other health conditions. Depressive episodes may coexist with panic attacks, eating disorders, substance abuse and serious illness.

A new study has found a link between depression and reduced bone mass in pre-menopausal women.

An overview of depressive personality disorder (DPD), pervasive patterns of depressive behavior subject to much controversy.

According to various studies, anywhere from 20 to 50% of those diagnosed with a mental health disorder are affected by substance abuse.

A major depressive episode can cause health and emotional complications ranging from weight gain and mood disorders to self injury and suicidal behavior.

Bachelors who drink and smoke, live in the West, are unemployed, depressed, on disability and who don't go to church are more likely to use drugs, according to SAMHSA.

Medical research has yet to determine what causes depression. Key suspects in the search for a cause include stress, genetics, brain chemistry and hormonal imbalances.

Doubting Thomases: The saddest truth about this illness is that most people don't believe it exists. You can't convince them you're dying until you're dead.

A recent study shows that CBT alone or with 10,000 lux light therapy provides longer-lasting results in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder than light treatment alone.