BiPolar
What is the abbreviation for Bi Polar Disorder?
BPD
What is the abbreviation for Major Depressive Disorder?
MDD
What is the abbreviation for Postpartum depression?
PPD
What is dysthymia also known as?
Persistent depressive disorder
What is the abbreviation for Seasonal Affective Disorder?
SAD
What is Bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a treatable mental health condition marked by extreme changes in mood, thoughts, energy and behaviors. It comes with manic highs and depressive lows.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
A clinical depression, medical condition that impacts mood, behavior, physical functions (sleep and appetite)
What is Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum depression aka "baby blues" is a depression that most new moms experience after childbirth.
What is dysthymia?
It is a continuous long term form of depression.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
It is when an individual's mood is affected by the changing in seasons.
What are they symptoms of Bipolar disorder?
heightened mood, excessive irritability, decreased need for sleep, racing speech, poor judgment, and easily distracted.
What are they symptoms of Major depressive disorder?
Feels sad or irritable nearly every day, less interested in activities, feel worthless or guilty, isolates oneself, memory difficulties.
What are they symptoms of postpartum depression?
hopelessness, mood swings, weight gain or loss, unwanted thoughts, constant fatigue, and lack of joy in life.
What are they symptoms of dysthymia?
trouble concentrating and trouble making decisions. sadness or emptiness, sleep problems, low self esteem, and poor appetite or overeating.
What are they symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?
summer and spring disorder: anxiety and agitation, trouble sleeping, weight loss, aggressive episodes.
BPD usually stems from a previous history of trauma or abuse.
What are some of the root causes of Major Depressive Disorder?
There is no one cause but different common causes include, traumatic or stressful events, such as physical or sexual abuse, the death or loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, or financial problems.
What event triggers postpartum depression?
Giving birth. Soon after having a child is when a mother is when a mother will experience postpartum depression.
What causes dysthymia?
What causes seasonal affective disorder?
Less sunlight and shorter days are thought to be linked to a chemical change in the brain.
What are treatments of BPD?
The primary treatments for bipolar disorder include medications and psychological counseling, and also may include education and support groups.
What are some treatments of major depressive disorder?
Medication and talk therapy are the main treatments for this disorder.
What are the treatments for postpartum depression?
cognitive behavioral therapy, and talk therapy
How do you treat dysthymia?
Talk therapy and medications such as SSRI's and SNRI's.
How do you treat Seasonal affective disorder?
Light therapy, talk therapy, and medications.