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DSM-5: Depressive Disorders

Information about the DSM-5 and Mental Disorders

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Cognition in Major Depressive Disorder
Part of the Oxford Psychiatry Library (OPL) series, Cognition in Major Depressive Disorder provides a succinct summary of cognitive deficits reported in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) with a particular focus on aspects of measurement, underlying disease pathophysiology, implications for treatment and prevention.

Speaking of Sadness by David A. Karp
ISBN: 9780190260965
Publication Date: 2016-11-01
Are You Depressed? by Don Rauf; Ray Spangenburg; Kit Moser
ISBN: 9780766069817
Publication Date: 2015-07-15
Depression by Jacqueline Langwith (Editor)
ISBN: 9780737742466
Publication Date: 2008-11-07
Lost Connections by Johann Hari
ISBN: 9781632868305
Publication Date: 2018-01-23
Depression by Lee H. Coleman
ISBN: 9781608821969
Publication Date: 2012-05-03

Depression : A Silent Culprit in Health and Disease
This monograph showcases some aspects of depression through specific reviews on some of the intricacies behind its mechanism.
Depression : A Practitioner's Guide to Comparative Treatments
This volume comprehensively compares and contrasts alternative models of, and treatment approaches to, clinical depression.

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Depressive Disorders

Characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and worthlessness and a lack of desire to engage in formerly pleasurable activities.

Disorders

Depressive disorders consist of the following Disorders:

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Major depressive disorder (including major depressive episode)
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Substance/medication-induced depressive disorder
Depressive disorder due to another medical condition
Other specified depressive disorder
Unspecified depressive disorder

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Additional Resources

Types of Depression

Information about the basics of depression by WebMD

Overview about depression

Information on depression from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Depression Quest

A game that deals with living with depression in a very literal way. This game is not meant to be a fun or lighthearted experience.

Depressive Disorders

Information about depressive disorders from The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA)

Causes of Depression

Information on the causes of depression

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Information from the Office of Women's Health about Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Overcoming depression: How psychologists help with depressive disorders

Article on Depression from the American Psychological Association

Understanding Dysthymia

Article on depression from the National Alliance on Mental Illness

Information on depression along with interactives to help children and young adults

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