Depressogen
Depressogen
Depressogen (/dɪˈprɛsədʒən/), from the Latin depressus meaning "pressed down" and the Greek -gen meaning "producer of", is a term used in psychology and psychiatry to refer to any substance or factor that can cause or exacerbate depression.
Etymology
The term "depressogen" is derived from the Latin word depressus, which means "pressed down", and the Greek suffix -gen, which means "producer of". This term is used to describe any substance or factor that can cause or exacerbate depression.
Related Terms
- Depression: A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
- Psychiatry: The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.
- Serotonin: A neurotransmitter that is believed to play a major role in mood and depression.
- Dopamine: A type of neurotransmitter that is associated with feelings of pleasure and reward.
See Also
- Antidepressant: Medications used to treat major depressive disorder, some anxiety disorders, some chronic pain conditions, and to help manage some addictions.
- Mood Disorder: A psychological disorder characterized by the elevation or lowering of a person's mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Depressogen
- Wikipedia's article - Depressogen
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