There are some types of depression that will last a short period of time, such as when going through something stressful in your life. Other types of depression are severe, can last a lifetime and you will have to be on medication in order to control it.
There are two main categories of depressive disorders: major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder.
Major depressive and dysthymic disorders are typically treated with antidepressants or psychosocial therapy.
There are 2 disorders : Major Depressive Disorder also known as clinical depression and depressive personality disorder which is a controversial diagnosis
Two of the most common mood disorders are depression and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness.
Eva L. Johansson has written: 'Diagnosis of depressive disorders' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Depression, Depressive Disorder, Diagnosis, Indexes, Mental Depression, Periodicals
Yes, a lot of people diagnosed with OCD also are diagnosed with other anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
There are a wide variety of treatment for eating disorders that are available in the U.S. The vast majority of these treatments are related to mental health, such as anti-depressive medications and counseling.
William H. Gnam has written: 'The economic costs of depressive disorders in Ontario, 1990'
It is generally recommended to not capitalize mental health disorders unless a specific diagnosis is being referred to, such as Major Depressive Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
If you mean mental disorders there's manic depressive disorder (bipolar disorder) anti-social personality disorder, multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and there is also autism.
Besides anxiety disorders and phobias many psychiatric disorders have anxiety as one of its features. Example: Depressive disorder.
Mental disorders can only be diagnosed by a mental health professional. Suicidal ideation or attempts is seen in several mental disorders, not only in borderline personality disorder. Also, depressive episodes do not occur only in bipolar disorder.