Major Depressive Disorder

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

This episode of the Brain People Podcast explores major depressive disorder, its symptoms, causes, and impact on daily life. The hosts explain diagnostic criteria, share insights on genetics, trauma, and stress, and offer hope through understanding and treatment. A helpful resource for anyone seeking clarity about depression.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellnes Duration: 0:34:01

Questions

1. Which adult age group had the highest U.S. prevalence of a major depressive episode in 2020 at about 17%?

26–49 years 65+ years 50–64 years 18–25 years

2. DSM-5 requires at least one of which two core symptoms to diagnose a major depressive episode?

Sad/empty/hopeless mood or loss of interest/pleasure (anhedonia) Weight loss or insomnia Poor concentration or guilt Irritability or anger outbursts

3. When do the hosts say psychiatric hospitalization should be considered for suicidal thoughts?

Only after medications have failed Only with passive thoughts of being better off dead When there is a specific plan and intent to act Any time suicidal thoughts are mentioned

4. What approximate global increase in depressive and anxiety disorders was reported for 2020 during COVID-19?

50% 10% 20–25% 5%

5. According to the episode, what minimum duration helps distinguish major depression from a passing low mood?

At least two weeks 48 hours One month One week

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