Tag: Depression

How is depression treated?

Depression is generally considered to be curable. However, this does not mean that all patiens will get rid of their depression or not have a recurrence (recurrent depression). Since the suffering of those affected is often great, it is important…

How is depression diagnosed?

If you are concerned that you are suffering from depression, you should urgently contact your family doctor or a psychiatrist or psychotherapist directly. The doctor will first talk to you in detail in order to take your medical history (…

What types of depression are there?

There are different forms of depression. They differ, among other things, in the type and frequency of the symptoms, the cause and personality-specific characteristics: Unipolar Depression Unipolar depression is considered the “classic version”: Typical depression symptoms such as sadness and…