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2012年9月20日 星期四

Clinical Depression


Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, major depression or unipolar depression is a mental illness that can strike very suddenly, with an obvious change over weeks or months from normal functioning to inability to function well at all. It was thought that this type of depression has a physical cause i.e lowered levels of neurotransmitters in the brain and still stands as the the most widely held medical theory, but there is still little direct proof as neurotransmitter levels cannot as yet be readily measured. Such cases used to be called endogenous depression.

In other instances, depressive illness appeared to develop in response to some stressful life event or significant loss or disappointment and these cases were referred to as reactive depression.

However now it seems that some type of stress can be identified in the recent past for most people who develop depression and there may be no difference in the depth of depression, sign of depression, or the physical symptoms which develop between those who do and do not have some identifiable stress. And so anyone who develops depression symptom severe enough to disrupt their life is said to have major or clinical depression and some sort of neurotransmitter imbalance is thought to underlie it.

Some people may develop symptoms of depressed mood, hopelessness and tearfulness in response to a very specific life event or stress without the full range of symptoms of clinical depression. These people may have a condition known as adjustment disorder, it is different to depression and resolves spontaneously once the stress is relieved. Clinical depression can occur at any age even in children.




Author: Natasha McLean - Mental Health Site

Title: Clinical Depression

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2012年9月19日 星期三

Most Common Types of Depressive Disorders Or Clinical Depression


When it is said that an individual is suffering from depression, this is a general term that is typically used to describe the feelings of sadness or hopelessness that some individuals may experience on a regular basis, however, when an individual is diagnosed with depression they are typically diagnosed with one of several specific forms recognized within the field of psychiatry and medicine.

The most common forms of depression that are diagnosed are called "major depressive disorder" and "dysthymic disorder". While some types of depression are more serious than others, all forms of depression experienced regularly that affect an individuals daily activities typically require some form of medical treatment to overcome the symptoms.

Major Depressive Disorder and Dysthymic Disorder are the most Common Types Depression Diagnosed

One of the most common types of clinical depression that is diagnosed is called "major depressive disorder". While major or clinical depression can have numerous symptoms, the primary criteria for a this diagnosis is when the individual experiences a loss of interest or depressed state of mind the majority of the day, nearly every day and for a period of two weeks or longer.

Other symptoms of this type of depression are feelings on a daily basis that can include, chronic fatigue, low self esteem or feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and insomnia, or sleeping excessively. Some individuals will also experience a lack of concentration, memory loss, significant irritability, and suicidal thoughts or tendencies.

Dysthymia or "chronic depression" is also a very common form of depression but is less severe than major depressive disorder. While this type of depression causes distress and can decrease the ability to function at ones best, it is not as crippling to an individual as major depression can be.

The symptoms of chronic depression or dysthymia are very much the same as major depression, but are less intense in severity. However, the symptoms of dysthymia tend to be chronic and typically last for extended periods of time that may include two years or even longer.

Psychotic Depression and Post Partum Depression

Psychotic depression is one of the most serious forms of depression and is the condition that coexists with another serious type of depression or mental disorder and occurs when an individual experiences periods of psychosis with depression that include a "break from reality", delusions, or hallucinations.

Individuals with psychotic depression will have symptoms that may include hearing or seeing things that are not there, delusions of grandeur, and unrealistic fears or irrational thoughts. This type of depression carries a high risk factor for suicide and typically requires hospitalization for treatment and the usage of mood stabilizers that include antipsychotic and antidepressant medications.

A diagnosis of postpartum depression or "PPD" may be made when a women experiences a severe state of depression within four weeks after giving birth. Post partum depression is physical and emotional changes that are experienced shortly after giving birth that include a chemical change in the body due the rapid drop in the level of the hormones progesterone and estrogen.

While these are some of the most commonly diagnosed forms of depression, there are many other types of depression with their own specific symptoms. Fortunately, it is possible to treat all forms of depression successfully when properly diagnosed.




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2012年9月17日 星期一

Nature of Clinical Depression


"The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved", this is a line from the late Mother Teresa. For people with clinical depression, loneliness is not the only enemy. There are other things apart from the sadness that they feel. In this article, I will be discussing the nature of clinical depression, and how it can affect an individual's life.

One of the earliest lessons we have would be that of loneliness. As a child, we have experienced petty-kind of sadness, we cried, but after awhile, we move on. As we grow up, we encounter predicaments, and the problem gets severe as we age. Some of us have difficulties in getting over their concerns. In this kind of situation, a depression often exists.

Major depressive disorder, major depression, unipolar depression, and unipolar disorder, are another terms for this case. This is a form of metal disorder. Its signs include severe low mood with low self-esteem. Also, the patient loss his or her pleasure and interests. The sadness and low energy of the person is very noticeable.

It is the American Psychiatric Association that coined the term "Major Depressive Disorder". It is designated on the cluster of mood disorder on DSM or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This has been the term utilized in the medical field since then. The word depression can be used as a general term to characterize other types of psychological disorder. The need to be very specific is only required in the field of medicine and research.

This disorder can be debilitating, as it can greatly affect ones' relationship, work, school life, diet, and sleep. In America, there are 3.4% cases of major depression with suicide attempts. Actually, 60 percent of people who attempted suicide are clinically depressed, or they have a mood disorder. Depression can be really dangerous, as it can be emotionally and physically painful for the patient.

To tell if a person has a depression, the expert makes use of the self reported experiences, noticeable behaviour (by family, friends or colleagues), and mental status exam. There are no laboratory tests for this case, like blood samples or cat scans. However, some physicians might actually ask for a physical exam just to check other disease, or the health status, that might cause some complications.

It is at the age range of 30-40 where depression usually sets in. Then, on ages of 50 to 60, it may peak. Depression usually affects women rather than men. Also, there is a higher rate of attempted suicides amongst females, compared to males. However, there is a higher risk for men on completing suicides.

The usual treatment for depression is an antidepressant medication. It is paired with counselling or psychotherapy. There could be recommendation of hospitalization if a patient harms himself / herself, or there is self-neglect that is taking place. Another option is ECT or Electroconvulsive Therapy. This treatment is given with a short-acting anaesthesia.

Some cases could last for a lifetime. Hence, they have recurrent major depressive episodes. Other cases would last for a few months, and would not recur. According to a study, people who are depressed have shorter life expectancies. This is due to greater vulnerability to illnesses and suicide.

Today, people are more enlightened on what clinical depression really is. People are now aware that a prolonged sadness, is not merely loneliness, but it is a health concern. However, there are still current discussions that must be done in order to give light to this case. Research is still done in order to explain its genetic, evolutionary, and biological factors.




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2012年9月13日 星期四

An Overview of Major Or Clinical Depression


Most individuals will go through a feeling of sadness or depression at certain points in their lifetime especially under certain circumstances such as the loss of a loved one, divorce, or one of life's many disappointments.

For the majority of individuals these feelings are only temporary and pass within a relatively short period of time, however, when an individual experiences intense levels of sadness and feelings of hopelessness on daily basis or nearly everyday and it interferes with their life, this condition is referred to in the medical field as clinical depression, major depression, or major depressive disorder. Clinical depression is a serious illness that requires professional medical help to overcome.

The Prevalence of Depression

Clinical or major depression affects millions of individuals worldwide regardless of age, race, or economic status. Estimates from various mental health organizations state that ten percent of the population of individuals over the age of eighteen in the United States alone experiences the symptoms of depression and that one hundred and twenty one million people worldwide are affected by depression.

Children are also affected by depression as well and estimates are that approximately one out of every thirty three will develop depression either from genetics or a stressful environment. The prevalence of depression in women is higher than in men with statistics showing that twice as many women suffer from depression than men; however, the rate of suicide among men who suffer from major depression is three times higher than the suicide rate among women with this illness.

Depression also affects the elderly with over six million individuals over the age of sixty five having some form of depression and there is also an increased rate of suicidal tendencies and suicide among elderly depressed patients. Individuals who have other serious health problems such as cancer, eating disorders, and other debilitating diseases are also prone to developing depression.

Individuals who have major depression are also more susceptible to heart attacks and when suffering a heart attack the recovery time is often longer and the rate of fatality from a heart attack of individuals with depression is also higher. The "World Health Organization" or "WHO" estimates that by the year two thousand and twenty, depression will be the second most common illness in the World.

Depression is Treatable

The symptoms and severity of depression vary and are different in different individuals with some recognizing that there is a problem with the more serious symptoms and others that may just feel "blue" or unhappy most of the time without understanding why. Fortunately, for the majority of individuals who suffer from major depressive disorder this condition can be readily diagnosed by a primary care physician and successfully treated.

When receiving the proper treatment that typically consists of psychotherapy and antidepressant medications, sixty to eighty percent of individuals will experience a significant relief from their symptoms. In more severe cases of depression when therapy and medications do not help, "ECT" or "electroconvulsive therapy" can be beneficial to some sufferers. Through ongoing research, newer forms of treatment have also been recently made available for the treatment of major depression that has been unresponsive to the typical forms of treatment.




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