Clinical depression - major, post-partum, atypical, melancholic, persistent

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This content explores clinical depression, its causes, symptoms, subtypes, and treatments ranging from therapy to medication. It explains how genetics, biology, and environment play a role, while highlighting effective coping strategies. It's a valuable guide for understanding depression and the importance of support in recovery.

Channel: Osmosis from Elsevier Duration: 0:10:35

Questions

1. Which three neurotransmitters are most commonly linked to depression?

Histamine, GABA, Serotonin Serotonin, Norepinephrine, Dopamine Acetylcholine, GABA, Glutamate Dopamine, Glutamate, Acetylcholine

2. What is the lifetime incidence of clinical depression in women compared to men?

15% in women, 8% in men 10% in women, 5% in men 20% in women, 12% in men 30% in women, 18% in men

3. What treatment involves passing a small electric current through the brain under general anaesthesia?

Light therapy Electroconvulsive therapy Transcranial magnetic stimulation Cognitive behavioral therapy

4. Which subtype of depression is characterized by mood reactivity and symptoms like oversleeping and leaden paralysis?

Atypical depression Melancholic depression Postpartum depression Persistent depressive disorder

5. According to the DSM-5, how many symptoms must be present most of the day, nearly every day, to diagnose clinical depression?

At least 3 out of 9 symptoms At least 6 out of 9 symptoms At least 5 out of 9 symptoms At least 4 out of 9 symptoms

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