Depression - Secondary

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Description

Secondary Depression is a number of forms of Depression that occur after or in response to a pre-existing medical or psychiatric disorder.

 

These Ailments may Cause Secondary Depression

Nervous System

 Secondary Depression may occur as a symptom of Parkinson’s Disease (approximately 46% of Parkinson’s Disease patients also experience Depression).

 

Types of Secondary Depression

 Depression - Postpartum

 Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder

 

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