Minor depressive disorder
The essential feature of minor depressive disorder includes one or more depressive episodes that mimic a major depressive episode in length, but fewer symptoms are present and there is less impairment than in major depression. A depressive episode must involve either a sad or depressed mood or loss of interest in almost all previously enjoyed activities.
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Wiki Number: PW122
Diagnosis: Minor Depressive Disorder
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Symptoms: 2 of 4 depression symptoms for 2 weeks:loss of interest, depressed mood; insomnia, weight loss, feel worthless, suicidal thoughts
Progression: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed., 2013 no longer includes this diagnosis.
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Medications: antidepressants
Therapies: CBT
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- Mental health and access to support among 2SLGBTQ+ youthby Mila Kingsbury on November 21, 2024
BACKGROUND: Compared with their cisgender heterosexual peers, youth who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and those who use other terms related to gender or sexual diversity (2SLGBTQ+) are at elevated risk for mental health difficulties and suicidality. The social experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ youth, including the impact of minority stress, access to social support, and experiences of negative social interactions, may contribute to this disparity.
- The non-linear correlation between the severity of alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms in the Chinese Wa ethnic minorityby Junjun Liu on November 14, 2024
CONCLUSION: The findings reveal a non-linear relationship between alcohol consumption and the probability of depressive symptoms within the Wa ethnic minority in China, with implications for the development of nuanced and effective treatment strategies tailored to this population.
- Therapeutic potential of minor cannabinoids in psychiatric disorders: A systematic reviewby Guido Cammà on November 14, 2024
Interest in cannabinoids' therapeutic potential in mental health is growing, supported by evidence of the involvement of the endocannabinoid system in psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. While the major cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) have been more extensively researched, approximately 120 minor cannabinoids from the cannabis plant have been identified. Although some displayed promising pharmacological profiles, research on their...
- Can an evidence-based mental health intervention be implemented into preexisting home visiting programs using implementation facilitation? Study protocol for a three variable implementation effectiveness context hybrid trialby Elissa Z Faro on November 11, 2024
BACKGROUND: Perinatal mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth (1 in 8 women). When left untreated, perinatal depression and anxiety adversely affects the entire family with pregnancy complications and negative outcomes including preterm birth, impaired mother-infant bonding, impaired lactation, substance abuse, divorce, suicide, and infanticide. Significant disparities persist in the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal depression and anxiety and...