The Types of Depression
Depression is a mood disorder, characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest, along with some other potential symptoms.
When it comes to assessing, diagnosing, and ultimately treating depression, it’s useful to consider the types of depression.
The Main types of depression are:
- Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
- Major depressive disorder
- Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition
Why Does the Types of Depression Matter?
In assessing a person’s mental health, understanding the root cause, and contributing factors behind depression, is key to management.
There are subtle differences between these above classifications of depression, and your health care provider may use these classifications to determine the best course of action.
Seeking Help with Depression
The approach to managing depression of people varies. We have a team who may be able to help. From Registered Social Work, where counselling can be helpful, to naturopathic medicine, where vitamins, minerals, herbs and acupuncture may be helpful.
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