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Depressed mood

Specialty: Psychiatry.

  • sadness
  • depression
  • discouragement
  • anhedonia

Why it occurs

  • Depressive disorder
  • Duel
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Drugs
  • Chronic illness

Initial workup

Screening (PHQ-9), rule out organic cause (TSH, anemia) and suicidal risk.

red flags

Autolytic ideation, psychotic symptoms or inability to self-care → urgent mental health assessment.

Standard management

  • SSRI — 1st line of depressive disorder
  • Psychotherapy — alone or combined

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousDissociative amnesia
Area
Psychiatry
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
2
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