Depression is a condition that results in low mood and aversion to
activity. It can be long term and short term. Depression can cause
sadness, difficulty in thinking and concentration, a feeling of
dejection and hopelessness. It also affects a person's behavior,
thoughts, motivation, feelings, and sense of well-being. Some factors
that cause depression are life events, gender identity and sexuality,
medical treatment and substance-abused. The three major types of
depression are bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and
persistent depressive disorder. Bipolar disorder is the condition in
which a person experiences irregular states of depression and mania. The
major depressive disorder is a condition with severe symptoms that
disturb the daily life and affects a person's appetite, ability to enjoy
life, sleep, work, etc. Depression can be treated with the help of
psychotherapy and psychotropic medication, especially antidepressants.
This book provides significant information of this condition to help
develop a good understanding of depression and related disorders. It
presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe.
This book is a vital tool for all researching and studying psychiatry.
