How Many Types of Depression are There?

Major depression

In most of the cases teenager have major depression, they may feel and see symptoms of extreme sadness, hopelessness, anhedonia or loss of interest in pleasurable activities, lack of energy, irritability, trouble concentrating, changes in sleep or eating habits, feelings of guilt, physical pain, and thoughts of death or suicide — and for an official diagnosis,symptoms must last for more than two weeks. In some instances, a person might only experience one episode of major depression, but this type of depression tends to recur throughout a person's life.

Major depressive disorder (MDD)

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental disorder which can be characterized by at least two weeks of low mood that is present across most situations. It is often accompanied by low self-esteem, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause. Teenager may also occasionally have false beliefs or see or hear things that others cannot. Some teens also have periods of depression separated by years in which they are normal, while others nearly always have symptoms present. Major depressive disorder can negatively affect a teen personal life, work life, or education, as well as sleeping, eating habits, and general health. Between 2–8% of young adulthood with major depression die by suicide, and about 50% of people who die by suicide had depression or another mood disorder.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

It comes in a category of major depressive disorder (MDD). It usually occurs in teens who are not capable in doing extra curricular activities. It is believed to be triggered by a disturbance in the normal circadian rhythm of the body. Light entering through the eyes influences this rhythm. In any seasonal variation in night/day pattern can cause a disruption leading to depression. SAD is more common in teens who live far northern or far southern regions of the planet and can often be treated with light therapy to offset the seasonal loss the daylight.

Persistent depressive disorder (PDD)

Teen or young adulthood with persistent depressive disorder (PDD) have a low, dark, or sad mood on most days. At least two additional symptoms of depression lasting two years or more. In children and teens, PDD may be diagnosed if symptoms of irritability or depression persist for a year or more. To be diagnosed with this type of depression, teen must also have two of the following: sleep problems (too much or too little); low energy or fatigue; low self-esteem; poor appetite or overeating; poor concentration or difficulty making decisions; and feelings of hopelessness.

Bipolar depression

Wide swings in mood and energy, from elation to hopelessness, are the signature of bipolar depression, also called bipolar disorder or manic-depressive illness. In this form of depression, a child must have experienced at least one bout of mania. It usually shows up in young adulthood. It usually worsens without treatment but can be managed with mood stabilizers, anti psychotic medicines, and talk therapy.

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder(DMDD)

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a mental disorder in adolescents characterized by a persistently irritable and angry mood. It can also be characterized in frequent temper outbursts which is disproportionate to the situation. In simple words it can be defined as the typical reaction of same-aged peers. DMDD is also a type of depressive disorder diagnosis for youths.The symptoms of DMDD resemble those of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), anxiety disorders, and childhood bipolar disorder.