Major depressive disorder
Topic: Mental health
A disorder in which depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure lasts at least two weeks, with changes in sleep, appetite, energy and concentration, feelings of worthlessness or guilt and thoughts of death, impairing function (at least five of nine symptoms in DSM-5-TR). Ask directly about suicide, support self-care, nutrition and sleep, and monitor adherence. Suicide risk can rise as energy returns after antidepressants are started.
- Also known as:
- Depression, Major depression, MDD
- In Turkish:
- Majör depresif bozukluk
What does Major depressive disorder mean?
Major depressive disorder is part of the Mental health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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