{"id":2818,"date":"2026-07-23T07:18:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/depression\/?p=2818"},"modified":"2026-07-23T07:18:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:18:52","slug":"depression-explained-major-depressive-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kensmartips.com\/depression\/?p=2818","title":{"rendered":"Depression Explained (Major Depressive Disorder)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tJQRsIbD110\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Depression, also known as major depressive disorder, is projected to be the number 1 cause of disease burden by 2030. We look at the causes and risk factors, the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria, and the treatment of depression.<\/p>\n<p>PDFs available here: https:\/\/rhesusmedicine.com\/pages\/psychiatry<\/p>\n<p>For more medicine videos consider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!):<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1<br \/>\nPatreon: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rhesusmedicine<br \/>\nBuy Us A Coffee!: https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/rhesusmedicine<\/p>\n<p>Video Timestamps:<br \/>\n0:00 Major Depressive Disorder<br \/>\n0:23 DSM 5 Criteria &#8211; Major Depressive Disorder<br \/>\n1:58 Depression Causes &amp; Risk Factors<br \/>\n3:10 Depression Pathophysiology<br \/>\n4:28 Depression Epidemiology<br \/>\n4:59 Depression Diagnosis<br \/>\n5:39 Depression Treatment <\/p>\n<p>LINK TO MNEMONICS:<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Signs and Symptoms - SOAP BRAIN MD Mnemonic\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p-XE7PiwGgE?list=PLGNSE_HvIV4t7a33bbHN1fq-j_tge0Gmp\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rhesusmedicine\/<\/p>\n<p>Other Questions answered and video tags:<br \/>\nDepression<br \/>\nWhat is depression<br \/>\nMajor depressive disorder<br \/>\nDepression explained<br \/>\nDepression dsm v criteria<br \/>\nDepression pathophysiology<br \/>\nDsm v criteria depression<br \/>\nDsm v criteria major depressive disorder<br \/>\nMajor depressive disorder dsm v<br \/>\nMajor depressive disorder dsm 5<br \/>\nDsm 5 major depressive disorder<br \/>\nWhat is major depressive disorder<br \/>\nMajor depressive disorder explained<br \/>\nMajor depressive disorder signs and symptoms<br \/>\nMajor depressive disorder symptoms<br \/>\nDepression symptoms<br \/>\nMajor depressive disorder pathophysiology<br \/>\nDepression mechanism<br \/>\nDepression causes<br \/>\nDepression treatment<br \/>\nMajor depressive disorder treatment <\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: Please remember this video and all content from Rhesus Medicine is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guide to diagnose or to treat any form of condition. 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