View source for 28. Epidemiology and prevention of depression and mood disorders

* Epidemiology
** Depression is the most common mood disorder
** 20 million people every year
** Female > male
** Major cause of disability in young
* Criteria for major depression
** Depressed mood
** Diminished interest
** Weight changes
** Sleep disturbances
** Loss of energy
** Feelings of worthlessness
** Feelings of excessive guilt
** Problems concentrating
* Risk factors
** Biological factors
*** Genetic predisposition (concordance 50%)
*** Dysfunction of HPA
*** Increased level of stress hormones
** Psychosocial factors
*** Trauma
*** Stress
*** Learned helplessness
** Comorbidities
*** Chronic illnesses
*** Chronic pain
* Prevention
** Teach problem-solving skills
*** Break problems into smaller chunks
** Teach emotion-coping skills
*** Challenge irrational thoughts
*** Acknowledge and express emotions
** Decrease stigma associated with depression
** Increase availability of help services

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