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What percentage of individuals who have been diagnosed with a major depressive disorder will also develop bipolar disorder?

Approximately 10-15% of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder will go on to develop bipolar disorder.


What is major depressive disorder?

Major depressive disorder is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or sleep, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicide. It can significantly impact a person's daily functioning and quality of life. Treatment often involves a combination of therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.


The most common forms of mood disorders are?

The most common forms of mood disorders are major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Symptoms can include persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, irritability, and changes in sleep or appetite. Treatment often involves a combination of therapy and medication.


Quetiapine is used for what mental disability?

Quetiapine is commonly used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. It helps control symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and mood disturbances.


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.

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What is an essential feature of major depressive disorder?

A+ - Major Depressive Episode


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 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 percentage of individuals who have been diagnosed with a major depressive disorder will also develop bipolar disorder?

Approximately 10-15% of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder will go on to develop bipolar 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