Depression
classified as mood disorder, many subgroups
Major Types:
Unipolar
Bipolar
major depression
alternating periods of depression and mania
Treatment
TCAs, SSRIs, MAO inhibitors (used to inhibit breakdown of major neurotransmitters involved in regulating normal mood states i.e. Norepinephrine and Dopamine)
Electro-convulsive therapy
For
Bipolar
disorder, Lithium is prescribed