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Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as monopolar depression or unipolar affective disorder, is a common, severe, and sometimes life-threatening psychiatric illness.
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What percentage of individuals who have been diagnosed with a major depressive disorder will also develop bipolar disorder?
around 10%
Major depressive disorder with underlying paranoia?
Would appreciate an explanation on this sickness and also wish to know how long this sickness will last ?
Do women have more mood disorders?
Yes, women often experience Major depressive disorder (MDD), more than men. There is a 2:1 ratio female to male, that experience this disorder. However, there is no gender difference with Bipolar disorder.
Why do humans need sunlight?
To make vitamin D and to prevent depression, also called seasonal depressive disorder, or 'cabin fever.'
What behavior does a person with bipolar disorder exhibit?
Also known as manic-depressive, the individual alternates between states of manic activity and being depressed.
What is the DSM-IV code for depression?
Depends on the severity, duration, etc. There are a lot: 296.20 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Unspecified 296.21 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Mild 296.22 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Moderate 296.23 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Severe Without Psychotic Features 296.24 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Severe With Psychotic Features 296.25 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, In Partial Remission 296.26 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, In Full Remission 296.30 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Unspecified 296.31 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Mild 296.32 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Moderate 296.33 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Severe Without Psychotic Features 296.34 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Severe With Psychotic Features 296.35 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, In Partial Remission 296.36 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, In Full Remission
What is an essential feature of major depressive disorder?
A+ - Major Depressive Episode
What types of depressive disorders are there?
There are two main categories of depressive disorders: major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder.
What is a major depressive disorder?
Major depressive disorder is a moderate to severe episode of depression lasting two or more weeks.
Is depression a personality disorder?
There are 2 disorders : Major Depressive Disorder also known as clinical depression and depressive personality disorder which is a controversial diagnosis
How does one get a major depressive disorder Are they born with it and or what causes one to have or get this disorder?
Major depressive disorder is when a person has been severely down and out and have a hard time getting out of the problems that they are going through. There is a treatment and a cure for the disorder.
Is not a characteristic of major depressive disorder?
Increased energy
What is major depression?
an episode of depression characteristic of major depressive disorder
What is celexa classified as?
it is an SSRI anti-depressant.
Are Cymbaltas sleeping pills?
No, it's to treat major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder and fibromyalgia.
Women are more frequently diagnosed with what than men are?
major depressive disorder
What percentage of individuals who have been diagnosed with a major depressive disorder will also develop bipolar disorder?
around 10%
