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Emil Kraepelin (1856-1926), a German psychiatrist considered by many (includingHagop Akiskal M.D.) to be the father of the modern conceptualization of Bipolar disorder, categorized and studied the natural course of untreated bipolar patients long before mood stabilizers were discovered. Describing these patients in 1902, he coined the term "manic depressive psychosis." He noted in his patient observations that intervals of acute illness, manic or depressive, were generally punctuated by relatively symptom-free intervals in which the patient was able to function normally.
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_bipolar_disorder
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When was the first diagnoses of depression?
The first known diagnosis of what we now call depression was by Hippocrates in ancient Greece. He called it melancholia.
Subsyndromal depression is a condition in which an individuals symptoms?
Subsyndromal depression is a condition in which an individuals shows signs of depression but not severe enough to require a diagnosis and treatment.
What has the author Eva L Johansson written?
Eva L. Johansson has written: 'Diagnosis of depressive disorders' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Depression, Depressive Disorder, Diagnosis, Indexes, Mental Depression, Periodicals
What is dual depression?
Dual Depression is the diagnosis made when a person is diagnosed with dysthymia (which is a less severe, but more consistent form of depression) along with a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (which includes periods of severe depression). Sometimes in an attempt to treat dual depression, two different anti-depressant types may be prescribed at the same time in an attempt to treat both disorders.
Do you get hospitalized when you first get put on antidepressants?
It depends on how bad ur diagnosis is in the er...I did not...I went in depressed and left 2u hours later with effexor,lorazepam,and risperdol. So it depends on how bad the depression is. Suicidal yes....light depression and no sleep...no...
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
Is the first-listed diagnosis the diagnosis that the physician lists first?
It's true
Is the first listed diagnosis the diagnosis that the physician lists first?
It's true
How do doctors code depression?
Depends upon symptoms, subtype of diagnosis, longevity and response to treatment.
If there is a diagnosis of Manic depression in a family member is it going to be the sme for the next generation?
Possibly. Manic depression, also known as bipolar, does run in families, and therefore, can be inherited.
Is a CT scan required for depressed patient?
No, a CT scan will show nothing useful in the diagnosis of depression.
When does normal depression become a mood disorder?
the degree of impairment is judged severe enough to warrant a diagnosis.
