Clinical Condition · Clinical Module 01

Depression

Depression is a mental health condition causing persistent sadness, loss of interest, and emotional numbness. It affects thoughts, behavior, and daily life, often requiring professional support and treatment.

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Depression · Section 01

Understanding Depression

Understanding Depression

Occasionally being sad or feeling hopeless is a part of every child’s life. However, some children feel sad or uninterested in things that they used to enjoy, or feel helpless or hopeless in situations they are able to change.

When children feel persistent sadness and hopelessness, they may be diagnosed with depression. In such cases, depression therapy Mohali and personalized treatments for depression Mohali can play a key role in improving their emotional well-being.

Depression · Section 02

Symptoms of Depression:

Symptoms of Depression:
✓Loss of interest in things you like to do.
✓Loss of warm feelings for family or friend.
✓Feelings of self blame or guilt.
✓Loss of self esteem
✓Inexplicable crying spells, sadness or irritability
✓Suicidal thoughts, feelings or behaviors
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Common Types of Depression:

Common Types of Depression:
✓Major Depression
✓Dysthymia
✓Bipolar Disorder
✓Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Major Depression
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Major Depression

This type causes symptoms that may: Begin suddenly, possibly triggered by a loss, crisis or change. Interfere with normal functioning. Continue for months or years. It is possible for a person to have only one episode of major depression. It is more common for episodes to be long-lasting or to occur several times during a person’s life.

Dysthmia
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Dysthmia

People with this illness are mildly depressed for years. They function fairly well on a daily basis but their relationships suffer over time.

Season Affective Disorder
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Season Affective Disorder

This is a depression that results from changes in the season. Most cases begin in the fall or winter, or when there is a decrease in sunlight.

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Treatment for Depression & Psychotherapy

Treatment for Depression & Psychotherapy
Treatment for Depression
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Treatment for Depression

Antidepressants can help ease the symptoms of depression and return a person to normal functioning. Antidepressants are not habit-forming.

Psychotherapy
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Psychotherapy

This can help many depressed people understand themselves and cope with their problems.