Depression

depression statistics

women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression

350 million global statistic for depression

1 in 5 affected by depression in the UK

1 in 4 people suffer with mental health issues each year

282 million NHS spending on antidepressants in 2014

DSM-5 categories of depression

•Classified as a mood (affective) disorder.

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•Characterised by changes to the mood.

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•Several types of depression which vary in terms of duration or stage of onset e.g. age, season or menstrual cycle

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•Categories of depression:

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ØMajor depressive disorder- severe but often short term

ØPersistent depressive disorder- long-term of recurring depression

ØDisruptive mood dysregulation disorder- childhood temper tantrums

ØPremenstrual dysphoric disorder- disruption to mood prior to and/or during menstruation

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