Glossary D
Glossary D
Depressant refers to psychoactive substance that results in behavioral sedation, such substances include alcohol and the sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic drugs.
Depressant (Downer) refers to a substance that decreases activity in the body and nervous system.
Depression refers to a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration.
Deutsch: Depressionsbehandlung / Español: tratamiento de la depresión / Português: tratamento da depressão / Français: traitement de la dépression / Italiano: trattamento della depressione
Depression treatment in the psychology context refers to a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions designed to alleviate the symptoms of depression, improve mental health, and restore daily functioning. Depression is a common and serious mental health disorder characterised by persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, and changes in sleep and appetite. Effective treatment typically combines psychotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes, tailored to the severity and individual needs of the patient.
Depressive disorders is defined as emotional disorders primarily involving sadness, despondency, and depression.