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Major Depressive Disorder (Patient Information)

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Major depressive disorder from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Substance/Medication-induced Depressive Disorder

Depressive Disorder due to a Medical Condition

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Psychotherapy

ECT

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mitra Chitsazan, M.D.[2]

Overview

Based on the duration of symptoms, timing, and the presumed etiologies, depressive disorders are classified into 7 subtypes: major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (or dysthymia), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, substance/medication-induced depressive disorder, depressive disorder due to another medical condition, other specified depressive disorder, and unspecified depressive disorder.

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References

  1. LastName, FirstName (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5. Arlington, VA Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Association,American Psychiatric Association. ISBN 978-0-89042-554-1.