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EPISODE DEPRESSION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- depressive episode
1, record 1, English, depressive%20episode
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manifestation of a major mood disorder involving an enduring period of some or all of the following signs: significant sadness, tearfulness, decreased appetite, weight loss, sleep and energy disturbance, psychomotor agitation or retardation, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, decreased concentration, thoughts of death, and suicidal ideation. 2, record 1, English, - depressive%20episode
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épisode dépressif
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'efficacité des psychothérapies seules dans le traitement de l'épisode dépressif est démontrée, essentiellement dans les dépressions d'intensité légère à moyenne. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif
Record 1, Key term(s)
- épisode de dépression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Manias
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bipolar depression
1, record 2, English, bipolar%20depression
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- depressive episode 2, record 2, English, depressive%20episode
correct
- depressive phase 3, record 2, English, depressive%20phase
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A depression occurring in a person suffering from bipolar disorder. 4, record 2, English, - bipolar%20depression
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Manies
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dépression bipolaire
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pression%20bipolaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- phase dépressive 1, record 2, French, phase%20d%C3%A9pressive
correct, feminine noun
- épisode dépressif 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépression touchant une personne atteinte d'un trouble bipolaire. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9pression%20bipolaire
Record 2, Key term(s)
- phase de dépression
- épisode de dépression
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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