Authors
Dr. Roy Abraham Kallivayalil, MD, (Psych-PGI), DPM, Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry, Medical College, Kottayam- 686 008.
Abstract
Background: Depression is one of the commonest human experiences, differentiating depression and depressive disorder is of paramount importance in clinical practice. Objectives: To understand different types of depressive disorder and its diagnosis and management. Methodology: Descriptive analysis of various types of depression, its evolution, diagnosis and management. Results: Depressed patients may need to be given antidepressants for at least six months after full recovery. Depression as part of bipolar disorder will require co-prescription with mood stabilizing drugs under supervision of a psychiatrist Keywords: Depressive disorder, Depression diagnosis, Depression management