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Depression

Mood Disorder

Overview

Depression is a mood disorder with persistent sadness and loss of interest lasting ≥2 weeks.

Symptoms

  • Low mood
  • Anhedonia
  • Sleep/appetite change
  • Suicidal thoughts

Diagnosis

  • DSM-5: ≥5 symptoms ≥2 weeks
  • PHQ-9
  • Rule out medical/thyroid

Treatments

  • SSRI (sertraline)
  • CBT
  • Exercise
  • ECT/TMS (resistant)

Risk Factors

⚠️Family history
⚠️Trauma
⚠️Chronic illness
⚠️Substance use

Key Facts

  • ℹ️Leading cause of disability
  • ℹ️70% respond to treatment

ICD-10: F32-F33 | Prevalence: çok yaygın

Last updated: 11/9/2025