Depression Vs Clinical Depression

Depression is a common, yet extremely intense disorder. It affects many people in the world and can occur at any age. Depression is also called Major Depressive Disorder, as well as Clinical Depression. The disease one’s thoughts, behavior, emotional state, and even their physical state. There are many different symptoms and extents to treatments, but just as many other things are with humans, it all depends on the particular person.
Absolutely everyone gets “depressed” at some point in their life, however there is a big difference in being “depressed” and “clinically diagnosed depressed”. It is reported that 15.7 million, or 6.7%, adults ages 18 and older are clinically diagnosed with depression and has experienced at least one major depressive …show more content…
Some forms of the disorder are bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, seasonal affective disorder, suicide, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and schizophrenia (“Focus On Health, Achieving Psychological Health” 39-45). Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mood disorder that refers to individuals with extreme mood swings; bipolar people go from feeling happy and energetic to depressed and worthless. Anxiety Disorder include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, or social phobia. Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that appears during the changes of the seasons. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of the most popular disorders, is a chronic issue that includes attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Schizophrenia is by far one of the most severe disorders; it is identified by distortions in a person’s mental processes, emotions, perceptions, and behavior; they experience hallucinations, delusions, and unorganized …show more content…
With scientific research, it is apparent some depression is caused by genetic traits and links. If depression is in the history of one’s family, there is a high possibility that the people within that family will have a bigger chance of becoming depressed. Biological causes are not the only explanations for this disorder; many develop depression simply from death of a loved one, loss of a significant relationship, serious illnesses or health issues, abuse or assault in all ways, life setbacks, significant problems, and addictive substances. After the causes, have been identified and the symptoms show a full examination, along with medical history, is used to diagnose clinical