Dysthymia (dysthymic disorder) is a chronic depression, although a milder and lower grade type than major depression. It occurs for a longer time, often over a 1-2 year period sometimes longer. The symptoms are not as intense or disabling as major depression although it remains a serious condition and one which requires care and treatment as its consequences are serious, … [Read more...]
Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression (PND), also called postpartum depression, is experienced by approximately 15%-25% of women after childbirth. Men can also experience this depression although much less frequently. PND is not the ‘baby blues’. About half of all woman go through the baby blues, a milder depression that is normally resolved within ten days after the birth. There is also a … [Read more...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an episode of depression that occurs and tends to reoccur during a certain time of year, usually in winter. SAD entails serious mood changes and possible heightened anxiety. It is not a separate disorder to depression and is added as a description to the pattern of major depression or bipolar, otherwise known as a subtype. Dr Norman E. … [Read more...]
Bipolar
What is Bipolar? Bipolar is an extremely serious mental health condition, previously called manic depression, and sometimes referred to as bipolar affective disorder. There are serious repercussions for sufferer and their friends and family, especially if it is not diagnosed and treated. Four percent of people will suffer a form of bipolar in their life; it is equally … [Read more...]
Major Depression
Major Depression: What is it? And what are its signs and causes? Major depressive disorder or major depression, also called clinical depression or unipolar depression, or major depressive disorder is characterised by a combination of symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat and enjoy once-pleasurable activities. Major depression prevents a … [Read more...]