Depression Explained by Ashutosh P Jadhav.

Presentation by - Ashutosh P Jadhav.
DEPRESSIONDEPRESSIONDEPRESSION
It's so much more than Simply Feeling sad

Everyone feels sad or down at times, especially after experiencing a disappointment
such as not getting the job you interviewed for. However, these feelings of sadness are
usually short-lived. Depression, on the other hand, is a medical condition characterized
by long-lasting feelings of intense sadness and hopelessness associated with additional
mental and physical changes. Depression can affect someone's personal, social, and
professional life. About 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men will suffer from depression at
some point in life. Depression in children and adolescents occurs less commonly than in
adults. Depression, being a medical condition, is not something a person can simply
"snap out" of. The majority of people with depression feel better with medication,
therapy, or both.
THE FACTS
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PRESENTATION BY ASHUTOSH P JADHAV.

Clinical depression (or major depressive disorder, MDD)
Dysthymia
depression with psychosis
Bipolar disorder (or manic depression)
seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
TYPES OF DEPRESSION
postpartum depression. WALKIE TALK / YOUTUBE CHANNEL
There are several different types of depression, and
the diagnosis is mostly determined by the nature and
intensity of the mental and physical symptoms, the
duration of the symptoms, and the specific cause of
the symptoms.

CLINICAL DEPRESSION (OR MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER, MDD)
Clinical depression (or major depressive disorder,
MDD) is the most serious type of depression in
terms of the number and severity of symptoms, but
there are significant individual differences in the
symptoms and severity. People affected with major
depression may not have suicidal tendencies and
may never have received medical treatment. The
person's interest and pleasure in many activities,
energy levels, and eating and sleeping patterns are
usually altered.

DYSTHYMIA (PERSISTANT MILD DEPRESSION)
Dysthymia refers to a low-to-moderate level of
depression that persists for at least 2 years, and
often longer. While the symptoms are not as severe
as in major depression, dysthymia can still have a
major impact on a person's quality of life. It is often
not recognized that dysthymia is a medical condition
that responds equally effectively to the same
treatments as major depression. Some people with
dysthymia develop major depression at some time
during the course of their depression.

BIPOLAR DISORDER (OR MANIC DEPRESSION)
Bipolar disorder (or manic depression) includes both
high and low mood swings and a variety of other
significant symptoms not present in other types of
depression.

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER (SAD),
SAD is a subtype of depression that regularly occurs
at the same time of year

DEPRESSION WITH PSYCHOSIS
Depression with psychosis occurs when depression
is severe and is associated with hallucinations
(hearing or seeing things that are not there) or
delusions (thoughts that are not based in reality).

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Postpartum depression often begins a few weeks
after giving birth and is a subtype of depression.
Postpartum depression is different from the
temporary state known as the "baby blues" that
often happens 24 to 72 hours after a woman gives
birth. This temporary state is caused by the
hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy
and after giving birth and typically resolves in a
week or so. Postpartum depression lasts longer
than the "baby blues" and interferes with the
woman's emotional and social functioning.

CAUSES
There is no single cause of depression. Rather, it
usually results from a combination of factors such as an
imbalance of brain chemicals, family history, thoughts
or beliefs that increase the risk of depression, and
traumatic or stressful life events. One factor involved in
depression is an imbalance of the chemicals that help
send messages in the brain. These chemicals in our
brain also help regulate our emotions, behaviours, and
thinking. How we perceive the world and what happens
to us can also contribute to depression. Depression has
a genetic component (i.e., family history). While the
tendency to be depressed can be genetically inherited,
the onset of depression can be provoked by many
factors.

TRIGGERS OF DEPRESSION INCLUDE:
difficult or traumatic life changes (such as losing a
loved one, ending a relationship, losing a job)
medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease,
stroke, lupus, hypothyroidism, chronic pain, and
some types of cancer use of certain medications,
including corticosteroids, anabolic steroids,
narcotics, benzodiazepines, progesterone (found in
some female hormonal pills), and street drugs such
as amphetamines alcohol, which has short-term
and possibly long-term depressive effects It is
important to recognize that depression is not
something you can "get over" on your own, and it is
not the result of personal weakness or an inability
to cope.

Symptoms and Complications
Although we all feel sad sometimes, clinical
(major) depression is diagnosed when a person
experiences at least 5 of the symptoms below
(one of which must be depressed mood or loss of
interest or pleasure in daily activities), on most
days for at least 2 weeks:

depressed mood (sadness)
loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities
changes in appetite or weight
fatigue or loss of energy
insomnia (trouble sleeping) or chronic oversleeping
noticeable changes in activity level (agitated or slowed down)
feelings of worthlessness or guilt
difficulty concentrating or making decisions
difficulty remembering things
recurring thoughts of death or suicide
Other symptoms of depression may include :
loss of interest in work and other activities
avoiding family members and friends
irritability
crying easily
outbursts of anger
hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that aren't there)
delusions (having thoughts that are not based on reality)
body aches and pains, such as headache, joint pain, or abdominal pain (these symptoms
may be reported rather than feelings of sadness) WALKIE TALK / YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Clinical depression may vary in its severity, and in its extreme forms (i.e., thoughts of
suicide) it can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of other forms of depression, although generally milder, may still negatively
affect a person's daily activities and quality of life.
A person with depression is at an increased risk of obesity, alcohol or drug abuse, anxiety,
pain, or physical illness.

Making the Diagnosis
Physicians are trained to help you, and to take depression and its treatment
seriously. Together with your doctor, you can begin to identify and manage the
nature of the problem, and then develop a treatment plan. This may include a
referral to a psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
To diagnose depression, your doctor will ask you questions
about the symptoms you are experiencing and their
severity. Your doctor may perform a physical exam and order
blood tests to make sure there isn't an underlying medical
cause for your symptoms.

Medications
Note - Don't Take any of these Medications
without Doctor's Prescreption.
Sometimes people with depression are unaware that
medications can help them, or they are at first hesitant to
take antidepressant medications to manage their
condition. However, there are many different medications
available today to help treat depression. Some of the
more commonly used medications for depression include
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as
fluoxetine*, paroxetine, citalopram, and escitalopram),
SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors such
as duloxetine, venlafaxine, and desvenlafaxine),
bupropion, trazodone, mirtazapine, MAOIs (monoamine
oxidase inhibitors such as moclobemide and phenelzine),
and tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, doxepin,
nortriptyline).

Medications
Medications used to treat depression begin to work after
2 to 4 weeks of treatment, although improvements in
some symptoms may be seen within the first few weeks.
In some situations, more than one medication will need to
be tried until the most appropriate one is found for an
individual. All medications, including antidepressants,
can have side effects. Your doctor and pharmacist
should explain common side effects to you and help you
to manage them should they occur. Most antidepressants
should be taken for at least one year after the first
episode of depression, and for at least 2 years after 2 or
more episodes. Do not abruptly stop taking your
antidepressant without talking to your doctor. For most of
these medications, your dose will need to be decreased
slowly to avoid withdrawal symptoms.WALKIE TALK / YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy can be an important part of managing
depression. Psychiatrists, psychologists, and some
family doctors are trained to help people recognize
and overcome the kind of thinking that causes
depression. Support groups, friends, and family can
also help.

Other Treatments :
In more severe cases, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is
used, but it is generally reserved for those who do not
respond to medications.
Light therapy (or "phototherapy," which involves controlled
exposure to artificial sunlight) can help some people
overcome symptoms associated with seasonal affective
disorder.
Physical activity and sports can improve depression by
helping to relieve anxiety, increase appetite, aid sleep, and
improve mood and self-esteem. Exercise also increases the
body's production of endorphins, a natural mood-elevating
hormone.
An active lifestyle, supportive family and friends, and a
positive outlook can go a long way in coping with
depression.

“As someone who suffers from depression, I would tell them: ‘It’s OK. It’s OK to feel what
you’re feeling. It’s OK to ask for help. It’s OK to want to be alone. It’s OK to scream and cry
and it’s OK to laugh.’ True friends will be there to talk, to help and sometimes just to sit
with you and not say anything.”
- Ashutosh P Jadhav (Walkie Talk)
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