Types of Depression
TYPES OF DEPRESSION DIAGNOSED IN YOUNG PEOPLE (the Oxford Psychiatric Dictionary lists 25 different types of depression) a) MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD) – serious depression lasts an average of 7-9 months – similar to adult depression in some ways – sadness – pessimism – sleep & appetite disturbance – decrease in concentration – dissimilar in some ways – anxiety – irritability – overly […]