The causes of depression are complex. They combine predisposing and precipitating factors: weakening elements such as personality disorders, family or professional environmental factors, the existence of a somatic or psychic…
Taken care of, depression usually evolves towards recovery after a period of more or less complete remission of symptoms. During this period, relapses may occur. A cured patient may in…
Dysthymia is a depression: which is expressed in a milder form; its symptoms are fewer and less severe, but may affect quality of life; which is chronic: the diagnosis of…
SAD, also known as seasonal affective disorder, is a form of depression that: always occurs during the same period each year; it usually begins in the fall, increases in the…
Postpartum depression is a disorder that: occurs within the first 12 months after delivery, most commonly around the third week; lasts from a few weeks to a few months or…
Sadness or mood swings are not necessarily associated with depression. Being depressed is not the same as having depression. The characteristics of being depressed: Normal depressive reaction related to certain…
Here are some examples of symptoms (note that not all symptoms are necessarily present): Physical symptoms Slowed activity requiring effort - Tiredness - Loss of energy - Sleep disturbances (insomnia…
Depression is a lowering of mood that is altered in the direction of sadness and can vary greatly in intensity: Low intensity Depression. Normal depressive reaction related to certain life…
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