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The article was written by MSc.Dr. Nguyen Thanh Long - Psychologist, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.Depression is a mood disorder, causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, but not everyone knows exactly who is the subject of depression and what are the signs?
1. What is the cause of depression?
Depression can be caused by different causes alone or a combination of causes. Common causes of depression include:Gene: will be more susceptible to depression than the general population if there is a family member or relative who has ever suffered from depression. Brain chemicals: The chemicals in the brains of people with depression, researchers have noted, are more different than those of normal people. Stress: there are many reasons for being stressed and it is related to depression, but not all stress leads to depression because each person has a different tolerance level though, and severe stress causes psychological trauma like a loved one. lost, love problems...
2. Who often suffers from depression?
Some subjects are susceptible to depression:Postpartum depression is a very common type of depression, accounting for 10% of mothers, depression may appear a few days or months after birth. Risk factors: history of emotional disorders, unwillingness to have children, mother's unemployment, lack of milk, mother is the head of the household, people who drink alcohol, smoke.
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However, children's ability to cope with situations is often not good. Therefore, children are prone to depression when they encounter unfavorable circumstances such as: parents are divorced, insulted or abandoned, especially children with disabilities, low ability or too sensitive.
Experiencing trauma or psychological shock (loss of loved ones, violence, abuse...). Has a personality such as lack of confidence, or pessimism, easily emotional. History of chronic diseases: diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's disease, cancer. Depression can aggravate a patient's underlying medical conditions and vice versa. Abuse of alcohol and other stimulants.
3. Signs of depression
Low mood: this sign is common and accounts for about 90% of patients with depression. Patients complain of feeling sad, depressed, empty, hopeless, or no longer eager for anything. At the same time, the patient withdraws from society and reduces group activities. Loss of energy: A symptom of loss of energy is common in most depressed patients. The patient complains of feeling tired and has no energy despite not doing much. Many patients describe feeling exhausted. Loss of interest: This is one of the typical signs of depression, the patient feels no longer interested, no longer interested in activities and jobs that the patient previously enjoyed such as hobbies. music, housework, labor, group activities... Sleep disorders: 80% of patients have some kind of sleep disorder. They may wake up early in the morning and their depressive symptoms may be worse at this time. Eating disorders: It is common for patients to feel loss of appetite, bland, tasteless, and unappealing food even though they were previously enjoyed by the patient. Movement disorders: patients with depression have slow, sluggish behavior. Or showing slowness in thinking, speech and body movements. Ask for a while to answer. Answer questions in a monotone voice, poor content, distant eyes. Indecisiveness and reduced concentration: About 50% of depressed patients complain that their thinking is too slow. They feel unable to think flexibly as before. They are often focused and very absent-minded. They complained of memory problems and could not concentrate to read the newspaper or watch TV Suicidal ideation: 50% of depressed patients had suicidal thoughts. The reason is that they feel depressed, no longer interested in life, because of the idea of self-incrimination... From just feeling that the surroundings would be better without them to making a suicide plan Anxiety : Most patients with depression have symptoms of anxiety with manifestations such as palpitations, palpitations, heart palpitations, and anxiety that do not understand why. These people often suffer from insomnia, difficulty sleeping, walking back and forth, standing still, sometimes leading to physical symptoms such as headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation. Guilt: More than 50% of depressed patients have low self-esteem, often blaming themselves and amplifying their own small mistakes. More severe can lead to delusions of self-accusation or even hallucinations. Some patients feel ashamed or humiliated, feeling self-conscious about their shortcomings.
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Psychology Clinic - Vinmec International General Hospital officially came into operation in April 2019, has the function of examining, consulting and outpatient treatment of psychological problems and psychological health. With modern equipment, Vinmec Mental Health Clinic is currently cooperating with experienced professors and experts:
MSc. Doctor Nguyen Van Phi - Psychologist, Vinmec Times City International Hospital: with 7 years of experience working as a lecturer in Psychiatry - Hanoi Medical University, Doctor Psychiatrist at Hanoi Medical University Hospital & Central Geriatric Hospital, and a member of the Vietnam Psychiatric Association. MSc. Dr. Pham Thanh Luan - Psychologist, Vinmec Times City International Hospital: with 5 years of experience in research, examination and treatment of Psychiatric diseases, trained at prestigious universities trust, practice in-depth expertise in the French Republic. MSc. Doctor Nguyen Trong Hien - Psychologist, Vinmec Times City International Hospital: with 6 years as a lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry - Hanoi Medical University and Central Geriatric Hospital, together with Dr. Experience in research, examination and treatment of diseases in Psychiatry such as: emotional disorders, stress-related disorders and body dysmorphic disorders, developmental disorders in children, adolescents & childbirth .... Along with the implementation of psychological tests, intensive psychotherapy for diagnosis and treatment, in order to bring the best medical examination and treatment effect.
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