8 Signs of Major Depressive Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder, or MDD, is perhaps the most severe type of depressive disorder.
Depression, or major depression, is frequently mentioned and is often discussed in the media. It’s become known as the ‘common cold’ of mental illness. Psych2Go presents to you 8 telltale signs to help you determine if you should ask your doctor about Major Depressive Disorder.

Disclaimer: Please do not use this video to self-diagnose. If you can relate to most of the signs, we advise you to go to a qualified medical health professional for a proper diagnosis.

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Credits
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Denise Ding & Kelly Soong
VO: DeVoice
Story Boarder: Elaine Lin
Animator: Danielle Clapperton
YouTube manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

American Psychological Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5th Ed. Washington, DC, USA: APA Publishing.

National Alliance Against Mental Illness (2018). Mental Health by The Numbers. Retrieved from www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers

World Health Organization (2019). An Overview of Depression. Retrieved from www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression

National Institute of Mental Health Information (2018). Depression: Signs, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment. Retrieved from www.nimh.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml