Chinese Medicine for Depression

What is depression

There are three types of depression.

• Major depression: Symptoms interfere with work, sleep, study and life. Episodes 

• Persistent depressive disorder: Symptoms last for 2+ years. Examples: psychotic depression, postpartum depression, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 

• Bipolar disorder: manic-depressive episode

Causes

• Combination of Genetic, biological

• Environment

• Psychological factors

• The parts of the brain involved in mood, thinking, sleep, appetite, and behavior appear different.

• trauma, loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, or any stressful situation may trigger a depressive episode.

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