Overview

MDD is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and manage day to day activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.

Symptoms

Persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest. Changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behaviour or self-esteem.

Causes

Serious medical illness, life changes such as a move or the death of a loved one, sadness and loneliness , Past physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, Certain medications, moving, losing a job or income, getting divorced, or retiring. social isolation

Diagnosis

Medical history of patients and family, Psychiatric Evaluation etc.

Prevention

Avoiding stress, exercise, healty diet, proper sleep etc.

Treatment

Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression, Counselling

Everyday Life

If Untreated then patient may experience sucidal. Increased risk of major psychiatric disorders

Resources

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml