If you struggle with persistent sadness, lack of energy, or have lost interest in things you used to enjoy, these may be signs of depression. It is a common, but serious, mental health challenge that can affect many aspects of your life. Depression comes in many different forms and can affect us all in different ways. But no matter what you are going through right now, there is help to be had. Learn more about the different types of depression, their symptoms, and what treatment options can help you feel better.
If you are diagnosed with depression, you may also be told that it is ’less severe’ or ’more severe’. This describes how your symptoms affect you and what treatment you are likely to be offered. You may notice that the severity of your depression changes over time.
Sometimes you may hear that depression is called ”major depressive disorder” . There are also some other types of depression:
Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
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Seasonal Depression (SAD)
SAD is depression that occurs at a certain time of year, or during a certain season. See our page on SAD for more information.
Antenatal depression
SAD is depression that occurs at a certain time of year, or during a certain season. See our page on SAD for more information.
Postnatal depression (PND)
SAD is depression that occurs at a certain time of year, or during a certain season. See our page on SAD for more information.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
This is a hormone-related disorder that affects your body but also how you feel. This may mean that you are experiencing depression. So your doctor may describe this as a mental health problem.
CBT – cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that can affect one’s emotions. When it comes to low mood and depression, CBT can be effective by helping the individual to identify and challenge negative thoughts and to work on changing behavioral patterns that can deepen the low mood.
Common methods that can be used in CBT for depression include cognitive restructuring (challenging and replacing negative thoughts with more realistic thoughts), behavioral activation (increasing activities that provide pleasure and reward), and problem solving to deal with stressors and difficulties that may contribute to Depression.
CBT – cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that can affect one’s emotions. When it comes to low mood and depression, CBT can be effective by helping the individual to identify and challenge negative thoughts and to work on changing behavioral patterns that can deepen the low mood.
Common methods that can be used in CBT for depression include cognitive restructuring (challenging and replacing negative thoughts with more realistic thoughts), behavioral activation (increasing activities that provide pleasure and reward), and problem solving to deal with stressors and difficulties that may contribute to Depression.
If you are diagnosed with depression, you may also be told that it is ’less severe’ or ’more severe’. This describes how your symptoms affect you and what treatment you are likely to be offered. You may notice that the severity of your depression changes over time.
Sometimes you may hear that depression is called ”major depressive disorder” . There are also some other types of depression:
Anxiety and depression
Self-injurious behavior and suicidal thoughts
Psychotic symptoms
How can depression affect my daily life?
CBT – cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that can affect one’s emotions. When it comes to low mood and depression, CBT can be effective by helping the individual to identify and challenge negative thoughts and to work on changing behavioral patterns that can deepen the low mood.
Common methods that can be used in CBT for depression include cognitive restructuring (challenging and replacing negative thoughts with more realistic thoughts), behavioral activation (increasing activities that provide pleasure and reward), and problem solving to deal with stressors and difficulties that may contribute to Depression.
Assessment and goal formulation:
Mapping activities and mood:
Identification of positive activities:
Gradual increase in activity:
Planning and structure:
Dealing with obstacles:
Evaluation and adjustment:
Maintenance and relapse prevention:
