unipolar depression

• Unipolare Depression ist eine psychische Störung, die durch anhaltend gedrückte Stimmung, Interessenverlust oder Freudlosigkeit und weitere depressive Symptome gekennzeichnet ist, ohne dass manische oder hypomanische Episoden auftreten, wie sie bei der bipolaren Störung vorkommen.

A mental health condition characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, and other depressive symptoms, without the manic or hypomanic episodes seen in bipolar disorder.

1. Major Depressive DisorderC1formal

   A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities, without the manic episodes seen in bipolar disorder.

   Major Depression

   • The patient was diagnosed with unipolar depression after reporting persistent low mood for several months.
   • Treatment for unipolar depression often includes therapy and antidepressant medication.
   • Unlike bipolar disorder, unipolar depression does not involve periods of mania.