A persistent depressed mood lasting two years or more, milder than major depressive disorder.
SSRIs (sertraline, fluoxetine), SNRIs (venlafaxine), TCAs (nortriptyline), and mood stabilizers (lithium).
Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and frontal lobe brain tumors.
BDI is self-rated, while Hamilton is observer-rated.
Cocaine, amphetamines, and alcohol.
Iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, hypercalcemia, hyponatremia, and hypomagnesemia.
To assess postnatal depression.
More mild symptoms, no history of mania, and no prolonged symptom-free periods.
Grief is based on the loss of a person, while depression is a broader mental health issue.
Shock/disbelief, mourning, and acceptance.
Pregnancy complications, baby health issues, history of PMS, past family history of depression, and traumatic events.
Sleep, Interests, Guilt/self-esteem, Energy, Concentration, Appetite/Libido, Psychomotor agitation, Suicidal ideation.
Collateral information from friends, family members, or the GP.
A type of depression that recurs over time.
Support groups, social work for housing or financial issues, and occupational therapy.
Steroids, beta blockers, and estrogen.
Beck Depression Inventory and Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression.
6 to 12 months.
Mononucleosis, viral hepatitis, and encephalitis.
Conduct a thorough risk assessment and gather personal and medical history.
Psychoeducation, CBT, mindfulness, and family therapy.
Blood tests, brain CT/MRI, and ECG.
Baby blues start a few days after birth and last about 2 weeks, while postpartum depression lasts longer.
<p>At least FIVE symptoms (at least ONE from the affective cluster) occurring most of the day, nearly every day, for at least TWO WEEKS </p><p>Affective cluster </p><ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li><p>depressed mood </p></li><li><p>reduced interest in activities </p></li></ul><p>Cognitive-behavioural cluster </p><ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li><p>reduced concentration </p></li><li><p>low self-worth, self guilt </p></li><li><p>hopelessness about the future </p></li><li><p>recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation or attempted suicide </p></li></ul><p>Neurovegetative cluster </p><ul class="tight" data-tight="true"><li><p>disrupted or excessive sleep </p></li><li><p>reduced or increased appetite or weight change </p></li><li><p>psychomotor agitation or retardation </p></li><li><p>reduced energy, fatigue or tiredness after minimal effort</p></li></ul><p></p>
