Depressive Disorders

Question 1

What does depression affect

Answer 1

• feelings
• thoughts
• behaviors

Question 2

When can it occur

Answer 2

• after loss
• including loss of esteem (end of a relationship)
• death of a loved one
• traumatic event

Question 3

After one of these event how does depression result

Answer 3

• the loss will be followed by grief and mourning

- if this process does not resolve, depression results

Question 4

What does the Tx include

Answer 4

• counseling, antidepressants, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)