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It’s estimated that 1 in 5 U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression in their lifetime.
There are manydifferent causesof depression, some of which we don’t fully understand.
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Seven of the more common types of depression include the following.
If your teen is in immediate danger, call 911.
It can be mild, moderate, or severe.
While the symptoms are not as severe as major depressive disorder, they are pervasive and long-lasting.
PDD symptoms include:
Treatment for persistent depressive disorder often involves the use of medications and psychotherapy.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorderis a mood disorder characterized by periods of abnormally elevated mood known as mania.
The vast majority of those with bipolar disorder also have episodes of major depression.
Depression can have its onset during pregnancy or following the birth of a child.
PPD symptoms are more severe and longer-lasting.
If left untreated, the condition can last up to a year.
Fortunately, research has found that treatments such as antidepressants, counseling, and hormone therapy can be effective.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) produces similar symptoms, but those related to mood are more pronounced.
SAD is believed to be triggered by a disturbance in the normal circadian rhythm of the body.
Prevalence rates for SAD can be difficult to pinpoint because the condition often goes undiagnosed and unreported.
It is more common in areas further from the equator.
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