Depressive disorder

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Depressive disorders are disorders that are characterized by the presence of irrationally sad, empty, and irritable moods that cause a significant decrease in human function. They are not combined into a singular diagnosis because they differ in duration, timing, or presumed cause. According to international guidelines, a depressive disorder should not be diagnosed in anyone with a history of manic episodes because then their condition would fall under a bipolar disorder.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder

Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition

Other Specified Depressive Disorder

Depressive disorders, unspecified

Single episode depressive disorder

Recurrent depressive disorder

Dysthymic disorder

Mixed depressive and anxiety disorder

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Other Specified Depressive Disorder

Depressive disorders, unspecified