Facts About Depression

3. Depression: a Symptom of other Disorders.

If a person is depressed, they may be suffering from one of many mood disorders. Most people are unaware of the fact that depression may be just one of the symptoms of a more complex mental condition. Disorders such as bipolarity, cyclothymic disorder, dysthymic disorder, and season affective disorder lead to depression, aside from producing other symptoms. Also, certain illnesses and chronic conditions can be the cause of depression. The intricate networks within the human body require balance. If this moderation is out of whack, the brain may send signals to the rest of the body that manifest themselves as depression. Experienced psychiatrists tend to study depression cases over time to assess if it's occurring in isolation or as part of some other illness.