Depression

Question 1

What is depression?

Answer 1

• A mental disorder characterised by low mood and low energy levels

Question 2

What are the types of depressive disorders?

Answer 2

Major depressive disorder - severe but often short-term depression.

Persistent depressive disorder - long-term or recurring depression, including sustained major depression and dysthymia.

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder - childhood temper tantrums.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder - disruption to mood prior to and/or during menstruation.