Depression

05/29/21 • 3 min

According to the American Psychiatric Association, "Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act" (American Psychiatric Association, n.d.)
When I use the term "depression" in this episode, I am specifically referring to Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). I use its more colloquial form for ease of access and understanding for the general public.
Error: I wrongly credited the American Psychological Association as where I retrieved information to construct this episode.
To create this episode, I used information provided by the American Psychiatric Association which can be found here: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression
Note: All episodes in this series are designed to be a general overview of the condition focused on in the episode. There may be a variety of different "levels" or "subcategories" to these conditions. The things I talk about are simply what is most common in people with this condition. Everything I say is based off of information from reliable, accredited sources. Due to the ever-evolving state of psychiatry and the treatment of mental conditions, I will not be looking into specific current or possible treatments.
No statement, phrase, or episode of this series -- or any episode in this podcast -- are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast -- and this series especially -- is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice -- nor delay in the seeking of this advice -- because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.
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For sixty days, I'll be exploring 30 psychiatric/psychological conditions in short, around-five-minute episodes that come out every other day based on information from nationally accredited sources so you can learn more about the causes, development, symptoms, and effects of various conditions of the mind of human behavior.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

According to the International OCD Foundation, "Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions" (International OCD Foundation, n.d.)
To create this episode, I used information provided by the International OCD Foundation which can be found here: https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/
Note: All episodes in this series are designed to be a general overview of the condition focused on in the episode. There may be a variety of different "levels" or "subcategories" to these conditions. The things I talk about are simply what is most common in people with this condition. Everything I say is based off of information from reliable, accredited sources. Due to the ever-evolving state of psychiatry and the treatment of mental conditions, I will not be looking into specific current or possible treatments.
No statement, phrase, or episode of this series -- or any episode in this podcast -- are intended to treat, diagnose, cure, prevent, or otherwise change your mind or body in any form or manner. This podcast -- and this series especially -- is meant purely for education purposes for the common person. Please do not rely on any of the information I share in this podcast in any way for your medical or psychological treatment. If you feel that you may have a condition mentioned or not mentioned in this podcast, do not come to me. Instead, immediately go to a trusted psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, or other reliable source of information and help for further guidance. Never disregard professional, psychological, or medical advice -- nor delay in the seeking of this advice -- because of something that you have heard or read from this podcast, this podcast's episode descriptions, this podcast's promotional materials, or any other information explicitly or implicitly generated from this podcast.
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