Volume 2 Issues 9, September, 2021
❌ Management of Depressive disorder always requires a specialist
✅ Depression is the most common psychiatric condition which can be managed by minimal skill of a Doctor. This involves assessment of severity, co-morbid conditions and previous treatment history. Mild to Moderate depression can be managed by therapies like supportive psychotherapy /CBT. Moderate to Severe depression requires additional antidepressants for at least few months after remission. Psychiatrist opinion is necessary when there are co-morbid psychiatry conditions, suicidal intentions or in case of non responders.
❌ Depressive disorders do not present with symptoms of pain
✅ Depression usually causes emotional symptoms such as low mood, irritability, & loss of interest. But it can also present with physical symptoms such as pain, exhaustion, muscle aches and changes in weight and appetite. It can also worsen back and joint pain.
❌ Only women can develop depression
✅ Depression also affects men and children, even though it is more common in women
By Dr Neha Kulkarni, Intern, Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences
