Depression And Medical Origins

The Biology of Depression | Psychology Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/depression/the-biology-depression

Depression makes deep inroads on biology to bring about the many symptoms of depression, from sleep disruption and an inability to experience pleasure to lack of motivation and feelings of guilt.

The History of Depression and Treatment - Verywell Mind

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NIMH » Depression - National Institute of Mental Health …

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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 …

Depression (major depressive disorder)

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

Anxiety, agitation or restlessness. Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements. Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self …

What causes depression? - Harvard Health

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Rather, there are many possible causes of depression, including faulty mood regulation by the brain, …

Depression - Harvard Health

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A primary care physician or a mental health professional usually can diagnose depression by asking questions about a person's medical history and symptoms. The simplest …

Depression - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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Past medical history and family medical history, and current medications. ... The diagnosis of depression is based on history and physical findings. No …

Major Depression and Genetics - Genetics of Brain …

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If genes are part of the cause, we expect a patient’s identical twin to have a much higher risk of disease than a patient’s non-identical twin. That is the case for major depression. …

What Is the History of Depression?

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The History of Depression. Throughout human history, and long before our current definition for major depression or major depression disorder treatment, the concept of …

Origins of depression in later life - PubMed

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Background: Despite the burden of depression in late life, its origins present a paradox to investigators and clinicians alike. Method: We review biological (genetics and heredity …