{"id":30007,"date":"2019-08-22T11:59:35","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T11:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/?p=30007"},"modified":"2020-06-10T11:04:25","modified_gmt":"2020-06-10T05:34:25","slug":"5-treatment-options-for-major-depressive-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/5-treatment-options-for-major-depressive-disorder","title":{"rendered":"5 Treatment Options For Major Depressive Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Major Depressive Disorder<\/strong><\/em> is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, with an estimated 17.3 million adults suffering from at least one major depressive episode in 2017<\/a>. This all-too-common condition can cause serious impairment in the victim\u2019s daily life, and for their loved ones, it can quickly become a roller coaster of mixed emotions, misunderstanding, and even abandonment. Luckily, there are treatment options available for those suffering from MDD.<\/p>\n

What Is MDD?<\/h2>\n

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MDD, or major depressive disorder<\/em>, is a condition in which a person has pervasive feelings of overwhelming sadness, guilt, sorrow, and hopelessness for more than two weeks at a time. This can result in loss of interest in favorite activities or even impairment in everyday life; such as the inability to attend school or work.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are the Symptoms?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The symptoms of MDD can vary from person to person, but generally can include any of, or all of, the following:<\/p>\n