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
The manifestation of depression in women is characterized by the suppression of various mental functions: a deterioration in mood, a slowdown in the rate of associative processes, and
Mental disorders that manifest themselves in the climacteric period are varied, and diagnostic difficulties often arise, especially in disorders of the affective circle. Since this was related to the
Menopause, like puberty, is considered a critical period in a woman’s life. The ongoing age-related neuroendocrine restructuring leads to the extinction of menstrual and reproductive function. This process affects the physical and mental
The estimated duration of depression in women is 6-8 months. 40% of patients recover within 3 months, 60% – in the period of 6 months, 80% – in within one year, and at 5% depression continues for more
Most often, depression begins to develop slowly and almost imperceptibly both for the person himself and for his loved ones. At first, usually only concern irritability, general feeling – of discomfort. At this stage,