Here’s a glossary of terms related to Depression:

1. Depression: A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
2. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A severe form of depression characterized by a persistent low mood and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.
3. Dysthymia: A form of chronic, mild depression that lasts for at least two years.
4. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): A type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in the winter months when there is less natural sunlight.
5. Postpartum Depression: A type of depression that occurs in women after giving birth.
6. Bipolar Disorder: A mood disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of elevated mood, known as mania or hypomania.
7. Psychotic Depression: A type of depression that includes psychotic symptoms, such as delusions or hallucinations.
8. Anhedonia: A symptom of depression characterized by a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyable.
9. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A type of therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with depression.
10. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): A type of antidepressant medication that works by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain.
11. Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs): A type of antidepressant medication that works by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
12. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs): A type of antidepressant medication that works by inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which breaks down neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
13. Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs): A type of antidepressant medication that works by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.
14. Neurotransmitters: Chemical messengers in the brain that transmit signals between nerve cells.
15. Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis: A complex set of interactions between the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands that controls reactions to stress and regulates many body processes, including mood.
16. Stigma: Negative attitudes and beliefs that society holds about a particular condition or group of people.
17. Self-esteem: A person’s overall sense of self-worth or value.
18. Suicidal Ideation: Thoughts of suicide, including thinking about, considering, or planning suicide.
19. Antidepressant: A medication used to treat depression by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
20. Therapy: A treatment for depression that involves talking to a trained mental health professional, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist, to help understand and manage the symptoms of depression.
21. Hopelessness: A feeling of despair or lack of hope.
22. Rumination: A pattern of thinking characterized by repetitive, negative thoughts about oneself and one’s life circumstances.
23. Social Isolation: A lack of social contact or interaction with others.
24. Sleep Disturbances: Changes in sleep patterns, such as insomnia or hypersomnia, that can be a symptom of depression.
25. Emotional Regulation: The ability to manage and respond to emotions in a healthy way.