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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
* | *The common feature of all depressive disorders is the presence of dysphoric mood (i.e., sad, empty, or irritable mood), with accompanying somatic and cognitive symptoms that significantly affect the functional capacity of the individuals. | ||
**'''Major depressive disorder:''' | **'''Major depressive disorder:''' is characterized by single or discrete episodes of depressed mood and/or anhedonia and at least five other depressive symptoms that last at least for 2 weeks. | ||
**'''Persistent depressive disorder (or dysthymia):''' Dysthymia is mild, chronic depression that lasts at least 2 years, and on most days, patients experience depressed mood for most of the day and at least two other symptoms of depression. | **'''Persistent depressive disorder (or dysthymia):''' Dysthymia is mild, chronic depression that lasts at least 2 years in adults and 1 year in children, and on most days, patients experience depressed mood for most of the day and at least two other symptoms of depression. | ||
**'''Premenstrual dysphoric disorder:''' | **'''Premenstrual dysphoric disorder:''' | ||
**'''Substance/medication-induced depressive disorder:''' This condition is characterized by a depressed mood that is due to a substance, for example, | **'''Substance/medication-induced depressive disorder:''' This condition is characterized by a depressed mood that is due to a substance, for example, alcohol or medications (e.g. barbiturates). | ||
**'''Depressive disorder due to another medical condition:'''This condition is characterized by a depressed mood secondary to a medical disorder such as Hypothyroidism, or Cushing's syndrome. | **'''Depressive disorder due to another medical condition:'''This condition is characterized by a depressed mood secondary to a medical disorder such as Hypothyroidism, or Cushing's syndrome. | ||
**'''Other specified depressive disorder:''' This diagnostic category includes two subtypes: | **'''Other specified depressive disorder:''' This diagnostic category includes two subtypes: | ||
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***1) Melancholia: a severe form of depression characterized by anhedonia, hopelessness, and psychomotor retardation | ***1) Melancholia: a severe form of depression characterized by anhedonia, hopelessness, and psychomotor retardation | ||
***2) Atypical depression | ***2) Atypical depression | ||
***3) Peripartum depression (previously called postpartum depression) | ***3) ''''Peripartum depression (previously called postpartum depression)''': The onset of symptoms is within 4 weeks postpartum. These patients commonly have psychotic symptoms. | ||
***4) Seasonal pattern (previously called seasonal affective disorder) | ***4) '''Seasonal pattern (previously called seasonal affective disorder [SAD]):''' Patients with a seasonal pattern to their depressive symptoms tend to have experience depressed mood during a particular season, most commonly winter. These patients may preferentially respond to light therapy. | ||
**'''Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder:''' This disorder is characterized by | **'''Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder:''' This disorder is characterized by frequent episodes of temper tantrums, persistent irritability, and angry mood in children 6-12 years of age. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Classification
- The common feature of all depressive disorders is the presence of dysphoric mood (i.e., sad, empty, or irritable mood), with accompanying somatic and cognitive symptoms that significantly affect the functional capacity of the individuals.
- Major depressive disorder: is characterized by single or discrete episodes of depressed mood and/or anhedonia and at least five other depressive symptoms that last at least for 2 weeks.
- Persistent depressive disorder (or dysthymia): Dysthymia is mild, chronic depression that lasts at least 2 years in adults and 1 year in children, and on most days, patients experience depressed mood for most of the day and at least two other symptoms of depression.
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder:
- Substance/medication-induced depressive disorder: This condition is characterized by a depressed mood that is due to a substance, for example, alcohol or medications (e.g. barbiturates).
- Depressive disorder due to another medical condition:This condition is characterized by a depressed mood secondary to a medical disorder such as Hypothyroidism, or Cushing's syndrome.
- Other specified depressive disorder: This diagnostic category includes two subtypes:
- 1) Recurrent depressive episode: depression that lasts 2-13 days and occurs at least once a month
- 2) short-duration depressive episode: a depressed mood lasting 4-14 days, and is nonrecurrent
- Unspecified depressive disorder: This diagnostic category includes 4 major subtypes:
- 1) Melancholia: a severe form of depression characterized by anhedonia, hopelessness, and psychomotor retardation
- 2) Atypical depression
- 3) 'Peripartum depression (previously called postpartum depression): The onset of symptoms is within 4 weeks postpartum. These patients commonly have psychotic symptoms.
- 4) Seasonal pattern (previously called seasonal affective disorder [SAD]): Patients with a seasonal pattern to their depressive symptoms tend to have experience depressed mood during a particular season, most commonly winter. These patients may preferentially respond to light therapy.
- Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder: This disorder is characterized by frequent episodes of temper tantrums, persistent irritability, and angry mood in children 6-12 years of age.