Category: Depression info

  • An illustration of the word "cause" being written in large in the middle of the picture, with the word "effect" being written all around it.

    22/07/2025
    Like most mood disorders, atypical depression is believed to be caused by a mix of: Genetic vulnerability. Neurochemical imbalances (serotonin,…
  • An illustration depicting a woman feeling down due to various depressive symptoms.

    22/07/2025
    The DSM-5 classifies atypical features as a specifier for depression, meaning it's a "flavor" of depression rather than a separate…
  • A woman holding her head and surrounded by darkness, indicating that she's depressed.

    22/07/2025
    Atypical depression is a subtype of major depressive disorder (MDD) that has some distinct features that set it apart from…

  • 22/07/2025
    Psychotic depression is diagnosed through a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation by a mental health professional, which is typically a psychiatrist. It…
  • A doctor explaining the patient's results to the patient.

    22/07/2025
    With proper treatment, many people recover well, though the risk of recurrence is higher. That’s why close monitoring and long-term…
  • A woman with a psychosis sitting down.

    22/07/2025
    Psychotic depression requires more intensive treatment than non-psychotic depression. The most successful approach is usually a combination of: Antidepressant +…

  • 22/07/2025
    Psychotic depression is relatively rare but underdiagnosed. It’s estimated to occur in about 15–25% of people hospitalized for major depression.…
  • A woman seeing in various mirrors.

    22/07/2025
    People with this condition experience all the typical symptoms of major depression (like continual sadness, minimal energy, sleep/appetite issues, and…
  • A white question mark written with white chalk on a blackboard.

    22/07/2025
    Psychotic depression is also known as major depressive disorder with psychotic features. It's a severe form of depression that includes…
  • The word "risk" was put on the table with Scrabble blocks.

    22/07/2025
    It should be noted that it doesn't have one clear cause, but several risk factors increase a woman’s likelihood of…