Types of Depression

Anyone coming to study depression and trying to make sense of the differences can be easily overwhelmed by the different terms and descriptions given to depression.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) the American system provide criteria for the diagnosis of:

Major depression
Major depressive disorder (single episode or recurrent)
Major depression melancholic type

Bipolar disorder
Mixed
Depressed
Seasonal pattern
Cyclothymia

Dysthymia
Depressive neurosis

Depressive disorder not otherwise specified
Types of Depression