Major depressive disorder
by Nureeda E-maetha
1. Treated
1.1. Medication
1.1.1. Antidepressant medications
1.1.1.1. Atypical antidepressants
1.1.1.2. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
1.1.1.2.1. Fluoxetine
1.1.1.2.2. Citalopram
1.1.1.3. Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
1.2. Therapy
1.2.1. Psychotherapy
1.2.1.1. Talking with a therapist about condition and related issues
1.2.2. Cognitive behavioral therapy
1.2.3. Interpersonal therapy
1.2.4. Group therapy
1.3. Lifestyle changes
1.4. Eating right
1.5. Avoiding alcohol and certain processed foods
1.6. Getting plenty of exercise
1.7. Sleeping well
2. Cause
2.1. Alcohol or drug abuse
2.2. Sickness
2.2.1. Cancer
2.2.2. Hypothyroidism
2.3. Side effects of some drugs
2.3.1. Steroids