Depressive Disorder: A General Overview

Abstract

Many people have just one side of the story or an incomplete picture when it comes to depression, despite the fact that it is one of the most frequent mental conditions. Many depressive disorders share symptoms, including persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder, which both have some of the same effects on people's lives. People who are diagnosed with major depressive disorder have a one in five chance of developing a persistent form of the disease that lasts for two years or more. This percentage is equivalent to around twenty percent of the total population. This article offers a general overview of chronic depression, including topics such as its causes, effects, and treatment options. The etiology of depression are genetic and environmental, and the relevant experiments and theories are described in detail in this article. Genetic factors are mainly congenital overproduction or suppression of neurotransmitters in the brain, while environmental factors are mainly reflected in work. Treatment is mainly based on medication and cognitive therapy. This paper provides a comprehensive understanding of the state of depression. Previous studies have made it difficult to say which has a greater influence on the cause of the disease, the genes or the environment, and the environment mostly refers to the work environment, with very little on the home environment. Experiments on family research should be carried out in the future.