Articles about Depression

The PHQ-9 is a brief, evidence-based questionnaire used worldwide to screen for depression and measure symptom severity. By capturing how you have felt over the past two ...

Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), formerly called dysthymia, is a chronic form of depression marked by a persistently low mood lasting at least two years. Though ofte...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than the “winter blues.” It is a form of depression linked to seasonal changes in light and daylight patterns, often causing per...

Other Specified Depressive Disorder is a clinical category used when significant depressive symptoms cause distress or impairment but do not align with standard diagnosti...

When depressive symptoms are evident but the full picture is unclear, clinicians may use Unspecified Depressive Disorder as a provisional diagnosis, prioritising timely c...

PMDD is a severe, cyclical mood disorder linked to the menstrual cycle that goes far beyond PMS. It can cause intense emotional instability, functional impairment, and di...

Schizoaffective disorder sits at the intersection of psychosis and mood disturbance, where hallucinations or delusions co-occur with episodes of depression or mania. Its ...

Mood and affect assessment helps clinicians understand both how you feel over time and how those emotions appear in the moment. Together, they offer a clearer picture of ...

Suicide risk factors help clinicians understand when someone may be more vulnerable and what kind of support is needed. Recognising these factors early allows for timely ...

Wondering if online therapy for depression is effective? Read our blog to discover the benefits and methods used to help you decide if it's right for you.

UOMINI DEPRESSIONE EMOZIONI

Psychological counselling and therapy—whether individual or couples therapy, in-person or online, and whether it addresses depression, anxiety and other mental health con...