Depression And Medical Illness

NIMH » Depression - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression

Depression, especially in midlife or older adults, can co-occur with other serious medical illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and Parkinson’s disease. These conditions are often worse when depression is present, and research suggests that …

Depression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007

Chronic Illness and Depression: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9288-chronic-illness-and-depression

Depression caused by chronic illness can aggravate the illness, causing a vicious cycle to develop. Depression is especially likely to occur when the illness causes pain, disability …

Coping With Chronic Illnesses and Depression - WebMD

https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/chronic-illnesses-depression

Research on chronic illnesses and depression indicates that depression rates are high among patients with chronic conditions: Heart attack: 40%-65% experience depression. …

Depression | MentalHealth.gov

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/mood-disorders/depression

Depression. Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. If you …

The effects of depression on the body and physical …

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322395

depressed mood on most days, including feelings of sadness or emptiness. loss of pleasure in previously enjoyed activities. too little or too much sleep most days. unintended weight loss or gain ...

Depression in the medically ill - PubMed

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31749372/

Novel interventions for the treatment of depression and other illness-related psychological symptoms (e.g. death anxiety, loss of dignity) are under investigation. Limitations: Non …

Chronic Illness and Depression: What Is the …

https://www.verywellhealth.com/chronic-illness-and-depression-4801228

A long illness—by definition, a chronic disease is persistent, lasts for a long time, and/or is constantly recurring. Functional impairment or disability 3. Most chronic illnesses are not curable, but they are …

Is Depression a Disease or a Disorder? | Psych Central

https://psychcentral.com/depression/what-is-depression-if-not-a-mental-illness

A disease is an illness with an identifiable cause that medical professionals can diagnose and treat. A disorder is a disruption in typical functioning. The DMS-5 …