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Major Depression
Major depression, sometimes also referred to as major depressive disorder, clinical depression, unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder, is a mental disorder that is characterized by a continuing and insisting low mood, self-esteem, and loss of interest in usual activities where people find enjoyment.
Major depression’s diagnosis is based on the reports of a patient regarding his or her experiences, or may also be based on reports of incidents by friends, relatives, and loved ones of the patient exhibiting symptoms. Major depression does not have any laboratory tests, and physicians will only most likely advice patients to undergo physical conditions tests to find causes of symptoms.
Usually, major depression’s most common time of onset is during the ages between 30 and 40 years, and may later peak at around the age of 50 to 60 years. Women are more often struck by maor depression, about twice the frequency as that of men, although men are generally at a higher risk of suicide.
One of the most frequent treatment method for major depression is with the regulation of antidepressant medication. There may also be instances where psychotherapy or counseling is required. Certain cases where there is the presence of self-neglect may have doctors deem it necessary to suggest hospitalization, as there may be a significant amount of risk both to the patient and other people in their household.