Here is a website that explains some of the major concepts of our unit. Pay particular attention to Major Depression also know as Major Depressive Disorder or dysthymia.
The webpage answers the following questions:
What is a Depressive Disorder?
Types of Depression
Symptoms of Depression and Mania
Causes of Depression
Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment
Psychotherapies
How to Help Yourself If You Are Depressed
Check out the Cross Creek Counseling website
Cut and paste this address into your browser
http://www.crosscreekcounseling.com/Depression/
