Depressive disorder

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Depressive disorders are disorders that are characterized by the presence of irrationally sad, empty, and irritable moods that cause a significant decrease in human function. They are not combined into a singular diagnosis because they differ in duration, timing, or presumed cause. According to international guidelines, a depressive disorder should not be diagnosed in anyone with a history of manic episodes because then their condition would fall under a bipolar disorder.

Disorders (DSM-V classification)

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder

Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Other Specified Depressive Disorder

Depressive disorders, unspecified

Disorders (ICD-11 classification)

Single episode depressive disorder

Recurrent depressive disorder

Dysthymic disorder

Mixed depressive and anxiety disorder

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Other Specified Depressive Disorder

Depressive disorders, unspecified