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Depression (Unipolar) – Adult Women
Overview | Psalm 42:5, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”
Major Depressive Disorder (also called “Clinical Depression”)
Depression has been called the “common cold” of mental health disorders because it occurs so frequently. For example, it can be seen in individuals across all age groups from children to the elderly. Numerous factors can lead to depression including: biological predispositions, life circumstances, perfectionism, health problems, unresolved grief and loss, and chronic stress. Major Depressive Disorder is diagnosed when five or more of the following depressive symptoms appear for at least a two week period.
These symptoms include:
· Sad or depressed mood
· Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that you usually find enjoyable
· Significant weight loss or gain or a change in appetite
· Sleeping too much or too little
· Slower movements or clumsiness
· Loss of energy
· Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
· Difficulty concentrating or indecisiveness
· Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
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