Search for dissertations about: "current major depressive episode"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words current major depressive episode.

  2. 1. The interface between family structure, life events and major depression in Uganda

    Author : Wilson Winstons Muhwezi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Depression; subjective well-being; current major depressive episode; major depressive illness; screening; primary health centre; Uganda; Africa; life events; life stories; family structure; caregivers; informal care-giving; coping.;

    Abstract : Background: Poor detection of depression in primary health care is universal but worse in resource-constrained societies, yet the illness must be recognized first if it is to be appropriately managed. While current debates about life events in Western societies is on their role in the gene-environment interaction to cause depression, research on the interface between life events, family structure and major depression in many developing countries is still rare. READ MORE

  4. 2. Exploring Links between Melatonin, Inflammation and Depression

    Author : Isak Sundberg; Janet Cunningham; Lisa Ekselius; Daniel Lindqvist; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; melatonin; inflammation; depression; biomarkers; cytokines; anxiety; hepatitis C; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

    Abstract : Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the leading global causes of disease burden. Worse yet, about one third of the patients with MDD do not experience a remission with current treatments. READ MORE

  5. 3. On electroconvulsive therapy in depression : Clinical, cognitive and neurobiological aspects

    Author : Pia Nordanskog; Maria Engström; Aki Johanson; Elna-Marie Larsson; Örjan Smedby; Tom Bolwig; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ECT; electroconvulsive therapy; depression; MRI; cognitive; hippocampus;

    Abstract : Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used worldwide to treat severe mental disorders. The most common mental disorder, and the third leading cause of disease burden in the world is depression. The clinical efficacy of ECT for severe depression is well-established. READ MORE

  6. 4. Profiles and outcome of traditional healing practices for severe mental illnesses in two districts of Eastern Uganda

    Author : Catherine Abbo; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Mental illness; traditional healers; outcome; Western Medicine;

    Abstract : Background: The WHO estimates that more than 80% of African populations attend traditional healers for health reasons. However, little is known about the profiles and outcome of this traditional approach to treatment of mental illnesses. READ MORE