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Types of depressive disorders

January 19, 2026
There are many types of depression including: Major depression Dysthymia Seasonal affective disorder Post-partum depression Bipolar disorder Adjustment disorder Depression with psychosis For the purposes of this website, we will...
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Treatment

January 19, 2026
There are many treatment options available – it’s not just about medication. Modern treatments for depression are effective. There is no need for people with this illness to continue struggling...
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Signs and symptoms

January 19, 2026
Just a bad day or is it depression? People use the word ‘depression’ in many different ways. Everyone can have a day when they feel out of sorts or sad,...
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Grief and bereavement

January 19, 2026
Distinguishing between grief and depression is complicated. The experience of grief is similar to the experience of depression in that many people go through periods of intense sadness, notice changes...
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Depression in Long-Term Care

January 19, 2026
Moving into a long-term care facility can be a very difficult experience. Throughout our lives, many of us say “I never want to go into a nursing home – I...
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Causes and risk factors

January 19, 2026
There is no single cause of depression. Instead, many different factors (physical, psychological and social) are likely to contribute to the development of depression in older adults. Physical factors: Change...
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Take the test – Geriatric Depression Scale

January 19, 2026
About the Geriatric Depression Scale The Geriatric Depression Scale has been used and tested extensively with the older population. The validity and reliability of this tool is supported through both...
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Diagnosis

January 19, 2026
An accurate diagnosis of depression is made using combinations of the following methods: Face-to-face: In psychiatry, the key part of a medical diagnosis is the clinical one-on-one interview. It helps...
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Sexual disinhibition

January 19, 2026
Just because an individual has dementia does not mean that their interest in sex diminishes Inappropriate sexual behaviour is one of the most difficult and challenging behaviour changes that can...
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