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Symptoms and patterns During a depressive episode, a person experiences a depressed mood (feeling sad, irritable, empty). They may feel a loss of pleasure or interest in activities. A depressive episode is different from regular mood fluctuations. They last most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks.

Three of the more common methods used in depression treatment include cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Often, a blended approach is used. [Read: Online Therapy: Is it Right for You?]

5 Facts About Depression

• Depression comes in many forms.
• Depression is treatable.
• There are a lot of myths about antidepressants.
• There's a stigma with depression - as with every mental illness.
• Remission is possible.

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed.

Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression. Your primary care doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medications to relieve symptoms. However, many people with depression also benefit from seeing a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health professional.

What causes depression?

• Childhood experiences.
• Life events.
• Styles of thinking.
• Other mental health problems.
• Physical health problems.
• Family history.
• Medication.
• Recreational drugs and alcohol.

The term “depression” came into use in the 19th century, originally as “mental depression,” to describe lowering of spirits, and came to replace melancholia as a diagnosis.

There are numerous types of depression, but here are four common forms that our team sees on a regular basis.

• Major (or clinical) depression.
• Persistent depressive disorder (or dysthymia)
• Bipolar disorder (or manic depression)
• Postpartum depression (or peripartum depression)
• Finding help for depression.

Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression. Your primary care doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medications to relieve symptoms. However, many people with depression also benefit from seeing a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health professional.

The kind of psychological treatment that is most commonly used for depression is known as cognitive behavioral therapy (often called “CBT” for short).

Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, and loss of joy. It is different from the mood fluctuations that people regularly experience as a part of life. Major life events, such as bereavement or the loss of a job, can trigger depression.