Bipolar disorder (formerly Manic-depressive disorder ) is a mental disorder characterized by mood swings. Usually, a person is in a normal state between bouts of mood swings.     The term “Mania” is used

Clinical (acute) depression, or major depressive disorder, is a mental disorder that can manifest itself over a long period of time. In the Middle Ages, major depressive disorder was viewed as

Adolescence is the period of puberty and psychological maturation. During this period, adolescents behave aggressively or withdraw into themselves, are in a melancholy mood and come into conflict with others. The reason is hormonal changes. Very

Dysthymia is chronic mild depression. The term dysthymia was coined by psychiatrist Robert Spitzer to replace the term neurotic depression. Before the term ” dysthymic disorder” appeared, this disease was called neurasthenia and psychasthenia. The presence of symptoms of dysthymia

Of particular interest are modern instrumental methods for diagnosing depression. In some studies it has been found dilatation of the lateral and the asymmetry of the brain ventricles in patients