Q.major variables to consider for depressive disorders?

A. energy, sleep, concentration, mood, appetite .

Q.Lifetime prevalence of major depressive episode is what in males and females?
A. 5-12% for males and 10-25% for females.
Q.definition of Recurrent major depressive disorder?
A. It requires 2 or more episodes with a symptom-free interval of 2 months.
Q.describe Dysthymia?
A. it is a milder form of depression lasting at least 2 years.
Q.what is the First line treatment for depression ?
A. it's selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) because they have limite
d side effects.
Q.Major adverse effects of ECT?
A. these are disorientation, anterograde amnesia, and retrograde amnesia.