Depression: Major Depression & Unipolar Varieties
Major Depression and other Unipolar Depressions
This section will focus mainly on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), commonly referred to as “Major Depression” or simply, “Depression.” Other mood-related conditions will be explored, including Bipolar Disorders, Dysthymic Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Mood Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition, Substance-Induced Mood Disorders, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Personality Disorders. This section will discuss historical understandings of depression, current biological, psychological, and social interpretations, and a range of available treatments. Use the sidebar to explore all of these topics.
