8 Types Of Depression You Should Know

Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition. The signs of depression are often hard to spot. But, did you know that the term “depression” can refer to multiple different diagnoses? Major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, atypical depression, and psychotic depression are some of the few that we discuss.

Original article – https://psych2go.net/8-types-of-depression-to-learn-about/

Many people mistake depression for laziness, so we made a video on the signs you’re depressed, not lazy: https://youtu.be/q8HRGiUeZwc

Writer: Ananya Sawarkar
Script Editor: Sidney Thompson
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Aury
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References
Definitions of the various types of depression
APA Dictionary of Psychology. Retrieved from
https://dictionary.apa.org/
List of types of depression along with their symptoms
Jennifer Casarella (October 26, 2020). Types of Depression. Retrieved from www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-types
Mayo Clinic. (2018, August 28). Atypical depression – Symptoms and causes. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atypical-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20369747
Mayo Clinic. Postpartum depression. Retrieved from
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20376617
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2016, June). Impact of the DSM-IV to DSM-5 Changes on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. National Center for Biotechnology Information. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519704/table/ch3.t6/
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Retrieved from www.womenshealth.gov/menstrual-cycle/premenstrual-syndrome/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd