Depression

1. Symptoms

1.1. Lack of

1.1.1. Concentration

1.1.2. Interest in activities

1.2. Loss of energy

1.3. Changes in

1.3.1. Appetite

1.3.2. Sleep

1.3.3. Movement

1.4. Thoughts of

1.4.1. Dead or suicide

1.4.2. Hopelessness or guilty

1.5. Difficulty

1.5.1. Thinking

1.5.2. Concentrating

1.5.3. Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions

2. Anxiety

2.1. Burn out

2.1.1. A major breakdown in the energy producing systems of the body

2.1.2. No respecter of age

2.1.3. Physical problem

2.1.3.1. Overwhelming fatigue

3. Types

3.1. Major Depressive Disorder

3.2. Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

3.3. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

3.4. Depressive Disorder due to another Medical Condition

3.4.1. HIV/SAID

3.4.2. Strokes

3.4.3. Parkinson’s disease

3.4.4. Diabetes

3.5. Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood

3.6. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

4. Causes

4.1. Trauma

4.2. Genetics

4.3. Life circumstances

4.4. Brain changes

4.5. Drug/alcohol abuse

4.6. Other medical conditions

5. Treatments

5.1. Psychotherapy

5.2. Medication

5.2.1. Antidepressants

5.2.2. Mood stabilizers

5.2.3. Antipsychotics

5.3. Electroconvulsive Therapy