Major depressive disorder is a mental afliction made distinctive by continuously depress mood or loss of interest in activities, resulting in notable impairment in daily life. Individuals suffering from this illness frequently report changes in sleep pattren, hunger, vitality level, and self -esteem( Piet & Hougaard, 2011) Currently, there's a number of benifical treatment choices ranging from depression-focused psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy and the coalition of both psychotherapy and medication . Still some people prefer somatic therapies such as transcranial magnetic and electroconvulsive therapy or light therapy to help treat MDD ( Solomon, 2000 ) Moreover, systematic review suggest medication is the mainstay treatment for Major…
Major Depressive Disorder, Adult Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental health condition. It also may be called clinical depression or unipolar depression. Major depressive disorder usually causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness. Major depressive disorder also can cause physical symptoms. It can interfere with work, school, relationships, and other normal everyday activities. MDD may be mild, moderate, or severe. It may occur once (single episode major depressive…
Major Depressive Disorder Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It interferes with daily life and normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care about him/her. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be wished or thrown away. People with depression can’t just decide to get better. Depression is highly treatable, and because there are…
Problem Carmen meets clinical criteria for Major Depressive Disorder and Substance Use Disorder. Problem Definition In regards to her Major Depressive Disorder, Carmen is experiencing the following symptoms: depressed mood, loss of interest in daily living, insomnia, fatigue, and lack of concentration. Carmen is also experiencing Mild Substance Abuse Disorder in which she reports the following three symptoms: drinking alcohol in larger amounts than what she is meant to take, continuing to use…
Problem Major depressive disorder (MDD), or depression, is one of the most common mental illnesses diagnosed in the human population each year. While depression may be a common disorder in many cultures, not many people are aware of its different types and more importantly how to help themselves or their others in the recovery process. This mood disorder is characterized by persistent and profound sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, and feelings of worthlessness. There are in fact multiple…
of the Disorder According to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual -V (APA, 2013, p.163), the most unique feature of Major Depressive Disorder is when a person experiences a diminished enthusiasm in a majority of activities they previously enjoyed or a depressed mood for a least two weeks. Individuals with Major Depressive Disorder tend to experience a combination of symptoms that leads to a substantial impairment in one or more areas of life which includes work and or school. The major symptoms…
disease that can be diagnosed at any age such as children, teenagers, middle age, adult age, and older age. But women are more prone to major depression than men due to the social pressures to the uniqueness of female response to stress; and also, the major depressive disorder may be caused by the side effects of certain medical illness and medication or therapy such as chemotherapy in a cancer patient (NIHM, 2016). Furthermore, the major depressive disorder causes severe symptoms that affect…
Major Depressive Disorder Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder that is caused by extreme and repetitious feelings of desperation, worthlessness, and discouragement. Most of these feelings are known to cause impaired emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical functioning or performance. (NEED CITATION) Major or clinical depression is commonly diagnosed with those who have the symptoms every day for at least two weeks. DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) is a common tool…
Introduction The topic that will be discussed in this paper is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) also known as depression. Depression is known as one of the most common psychiatric disorders that can be found on young and old adults. This paper will go into detail on what is MDD the different types of treatment options, and its diagnosis. Description Major Depressive Disorder is one of the most serious medical illness that may affect how someone feels, think and or act. It is a disorder…
is Major Depressive Disorder. MDD is also the most severe. While Dysthymic Disorder (also referred to as Dysthymia) and Bipolar Disorder are lesser diagnoses. Due to the way someone allows their depression symptoms manifest themselves, will determine the form of depression they will develop. Major Depressive Disorder is the most severe case of depression. MDD is a mood disorder that allows one to lack interest in activities normally enjoyed (Schimelpfening). It affects ones weight, sleep,…