According to the Krepelin approach, depressive spectrum disorders are divided into: · Endogenous depression; · Dysthymic disorder; · Somatized depression; · Pseudodement depression; · Depression within the framework of schizophrenia and schizoaffective psychosis; · Depression with alcoholism; · Depression with
Depressive disorders have a diverse clinical presentation. Some of them can be modeled on animals. One of the symptoms observed in animals with depression is anhedonia – a reduced
In depression, in addition to impairments in the cognitive and affective spheres, psychomotor defects are observed. Structural aberrations in the white matter of the brain have
Scientists have found that sessions of hyperthermia (elevated temperature) throughout the body eliminate the severity of symptoms of depression. Hyperthermia is a fast-acting, safe, long-acting antidepressant. In hyperthermia,
Various people suffer from depression. It is a chronic relapsing disease. Leads to a significant decrease in the quality of life and disruption of adaptation and social
Tryptophan hydroxylase has two isoforms , which are encoded by the TPH1 and TPH2 genes. This enzyme is involved in the synthesis of melatonin and serotonin. Tryptophan hydroxylase accelerates the attachment of the
Depression is difficult to treat with pharmaceuticals alone, so scientists are studying the effectiveness of red and infrared radiation ( photobiomodulation ) for treating underlying depressive disorder.
In the modern world, 110 million people suffer from depression. The number of patients is predicted to increase in the next 10 years, and the trend
Antipsychotic medications are used to treat bipolar disorder and the depressive phase in bipolar disorder. Their use is justified, since in 50% of patients psychotic symptoms
A group of drugs related to tricyclic antidepressants is effective in the treatment of depression. Side effects of their use are: increased action of anticholinergics , increased