Mental Health: Mood Disorders: Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia): Less severe than MDD: Symptoms are less intense but longer lasting.
Understanding Persistent Depressive Disorder: A Comprehensive Overview
Mental Health: Mood Disorders: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Persistent Sadness: Feeling sad, empty, or hopeless most of the day, nearly every day.
Understanding Persistent Sadness in Major Depressive Disorder
Mental Health: Mood Disorders: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Feelings of Worthlessness or Guilt: Excessive or inappropriate guilt, feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness.
Understanding Guilt and Worthlessness in Major Depression
Mental Health: Mood Disorders: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Difficulty Concentrating: Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions.
MDD Impacts Concentration: Understanding Cognitive Challenges
Mental Health: Mood Disorders: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Suicidal Thoughts or Attempts: Thoughts of death or suicide, planning or attempting suicide.
Understanding Suicidal Thoughts in Major Depressive Disorder
Mental Health: Mood Disorders: Bipolar Disorder: Manic Episodes: Elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, impulsive behavior, grandiosity.
Understanding Manic Episodes in Bipolar Disorder