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Depressive Disorder, Major

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Disorder in which five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. Symptoms include: depressed mood most of the day, nearly every daily; markedly diminished interest or pleasure in activities most of the day, nearly every day; significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain; Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day; psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day; fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day; feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt; diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day; or recurrent thoughts of death, recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt. (DSM-5)

Found in 55 Collections and/or Records:

31.129 Female, Single, 45-54 yrs, Involutional melancholia, October 1945

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/30
Scope and Contents

"This is a queer looking woman, always depressed and glum. She helps on her brother's farm. Dr thinks this woman is going through the climacteric; has heart symptoms; anxiety."

Dates: Other: October 1945
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 31

31.135 Female, Married, 35-44 yrs, Involutional melancholia, February 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/30
Scope and Contents

"Diagnosis: Depressive. Has had depressive attacks lasting 4-5 dyas every ten days or so, during which she feels that life is not worth living, has no interest in things, no energy, cannot concentrate, weeps easily. Mother: Very tough, full of aches and pains but keeps going, quite good health, also very particular about the house."

Dates: Other: February 1947
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 31

32.107 Male, Single, 45-54 yrs, Involutional melancholia, March 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/31
Scope and Contents

"Admitted to CR as a private patient. Involutional depression. Prosperous farmer."

Dates: Other: March 1947
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 32

32.108 Female, Married, 45-54 yrs, Involutional melancholia, Physical illness or invalidism, March 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/31
Scope and Contents

"Admitted CR from OPC. Diagnosis: Involutional Depression. Deaf. Husband a farm foreman. Home conditions good."

Dates: Other: March 1947
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 32

32.114 Male, Married, 55-64 yrs, Involutional melancholia, September 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/31
Scope and Contents

"In hospice. Involutional depresssion. Patient is a bootmaker, was in the navy. Symptoms for three years, but has always been hypochondrial. Robust, private and reserved. Good housing conditions."

Dates: Other: September 1947
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Academic Units: Departments etc. / Department of Social Work / Mental Health Survey / Survey Data / Area 32

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