terms
A type of mood disorder causing periods of feeling sad and lacking motivation to do everyday activities
what is unipolar depression / unipolar disease ?
A symptom where a person feels tired all the time and has very little energy.
What is fatigue?
patterns or characteristics of the disorder that provide additional information beyond the symptoms. they can influence treatment approaches and prognosis.
what are features ?
the statistics of the kind and type of thing that had happened to a group of people
what is incidence?
People with this condition often experience persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and difficulty functioning in daily life.
What are the effects of depression on individuals?
A class of medications used to treat depressive disorders by altering neurotransmitter levels in the brain, such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, to improve mood and emotional balance.
what are antidepressants ?
A symptom involving noticeable changes in how much a person eats, such as eating far more or far less than usual.
What is changes in appetite?
Delusions or hallucinations alongside depression
what are Psychotic features?
On an individual level, depression can negatively impact this area of life by reducing concentration, attendance, and overall performance.
what is school or work ?
A form of psychological problem characterized by symptoms affecting your mind and behaviour they can affect how you think how you feel and how you behave or how you relate to other people
what are mental health problems ?
A symptom where a person finds it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or sleeps much more than usual.
What are sleep disturbances?
Severe loss of pleasure, early morning awakening, weight loss, excessive guilt
what are Melancholic features?
In society, depression can increase pressure on this system due to higher demand for treatment, support, and long-term care.
what is healthcare ?
An increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or condition due to inherited genetic factors. It does not guarantee the condition will occur but increases the risk.
what is genetic predisposition ?
A symptom where a person struggles to focus, make decisions, or think clearly.
What are concentration difficulties?
Mood reactivity (can feel better in response to positive events), increased appetite, excessive sleep, heavy limbs
what are Atypical features
depression can lead to this serious consequence for individuals which included thoughts of self-harm or death.
what is social suicide ?
The study of the causes or origins of diseases or disorders. In psychology and medicine, it refers to the factors that contribute to the development of a condition.
what is aetiology ?
A serious symptom of depression where a person repeatedly thinks about death or feels that life is not worth living.
What are suicidal thoughts?
Depression that begins during pregnancy or soon after childbirth
what is Peripartum onset ?
This social effect of depression refers to people withdrawing from friends, family, and community activities.
what is social isolation ?