Search for dissertations about: "major depressive disorder"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 71 swedish dissertations containing the words major depressive disorder.

2. 16. Immunological Changes and Brain Function over a Psychotic-Depressive Spectrum

   Author : Elisabeth R. Paul; Laura Korhonen; J. Paul Hamilton; Mats Lekander; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Psychotic and depressive disorders are severe psychiatric disorders that contribute significantly to the global burden of disease. They are distinct disorders with different symptom profiles according to both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and the International Classification of Diseases. READ MORE

4. 17. Epigenetic dysregulation in relation to psychiatric traits in adolescence and adulthood

   Author : Adrian Desai Boström; Helgi B. Schiöth; Daniel Nätt; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; methylome-wide; DNA methylation; hypersexual disorder; microRNA; oxytocin signaling; psychiatry; hsa-miR-4456; microRNA-4456; MIR4456; epigenetic dysregulation; microRNA expression; gene target prediction; epigenetics; suicide; suicide attempt; HPA axis; CRH gene; Epigenetics; Methylation; Adolescent depression; MIR4646; methylome-wide association study; Omega-3; mQTL analysis; GAD1; HDAC3; DAWBA;

   Abstract : Epigenetics has evolved into a key research focus in the field of psychiatry. DNA methylation is the most researched epigenetic mechanism. In paper I-III, 130 and 93 adolescents were randomly recruited at two separate intervals. READ MORE

5. 18. Asperger syndrome and schizophrenia. Psychiatric and social cognitive aspects

   Author : Tove Lugnegård; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Asperger syndrome; Autism spectrum; Schizophrenia; Autism-spectrum Quotient; Animations Task; Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test; Personality Disorder;

   Abstract : Background: Asperger syndrome (AS) and schizophrenia are psychiatric disorders often implying low global social functioning and a life-long course. Both disorders are of neurodevelopmental origin and genetic factors are prominent. READ MORE

6. 19. Internet-based treatment for depression and panic disorder : from development to deployment

   Author : Jan Bergström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : depression; panic disorder; agoraphobia; cognitive behaviour therapy; self-help; bibliotherapy; Internet; effectiveness; cost-effectiveness;

   Abstract : Major depression (MD) and panic disorder (PD) are two common disorders for which evidence based psychological treatments such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) have been developed. The accessibility of such treatment is however limited. READ MORE

7. 20. Gene-environment factors in depressive disorders with a focus on circadian genes

   Author : Louise Sjöholm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Depressive disorders have a multifactorial etiology, where both environmental and genetic risk factors contribute. Depression is characterized by a depressed mood and accompanied by e.g. loss of interest and pleasure, disturbed sleep and appetite and difficulties in concentrating. READ MORE