Understanding Depressive Disorders

Abstract

Background: Depression is one of the commonest human experiences, differentiating depression and depressive disorder is of
paramount importance in clinical practice.
Objectives: To understand different types of depressive disorder and its diagnosis and management.
Methodology: Descriptive analysis of various types of depression, its evolution, diagnosis and management.
Results: Depressed patients may need to be given antidepressants for at least six months after full recovery. Depression as part
of bipolar disorder will require co-prescription with mood stabilizing drugs under supervision of a psychiatrist