Depression

Question 1

Two types of depression ?

Answer 1

1) Unipolar Depression:
-mood swings in one direction( persistent sadness for weeks/months)
-most common depressive illness
-75% cases REACTIVE (induced by environmental factors)
-25% cases ENDOGENOUS (genetic)

2)Bipolar Depression
-Oscillation between depression and mania (excessive, exuberance, enthusiasm, self confidence, impulsive actions , impulsive actions, aggression, irratibility, delusions)
-less common
-onset usually in adult hood
- strong hereditary tendency ( no genes found yet )

Question 2

Different types of depression

Answer 2

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